Decision time for Cliffs’ SIPTU workers
SIPTU workers at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre are to meet in the coming days to consider whether they will reject or accept a recent Labour Court recommendation.
Read More »HSE pledges Crisis Intervention Service retention
THE Mid-West HSE has rejected claims it is planning to reduce the Crisis Intervention Service, which helps people experiencing suicidal thoughts or those at risk of engaging in acts of self-harm.
Read More »Kilkee mayor defends Che Guevara link to town
MAYOR of Kilkee, Councillor Claire Haugh has defended the town’s right to host a festival bearing the name of South American revolutionary Che Guevara. This year’s third annual festival will be held on the weekend of September 28.
Read More »Sparks fly over petrol prices
FIANNA Fáíl transport spokesman and Clare TD Timmy Dooley has called on the Government to cut the amount of tax on petrol and diesel.
Read More »Bonus points system is ‘flawed’ claims teacher
THE decision to award an extra 25 points to every student who passed Leaving Certificate honours maths generated much debate this week.
Read More »Shining a light of hope
The Lap in my Shoes fundraiser in aid of the Clare Cancer Support Centre in Kilnamona, Sláinte an Chláir, will be held this Saturday at Lees Road in Ennis. Dan Danaher spoke to people who have benefited from services provided by the centre CANCER survivors participating in a major fundraising walk on Saturday will be presented with a special candle of hope.Kilnamona parish priest Fr Seán Sexton, who has recovered from throat cancer, will bless and light a large 2ft candle at 11.30am during the Lap in My Shoes fundraiser at Lees Road, Ennis. The candle will subsequently be moved and will remain lighting at Sláinte an Chláir in Kilnamona once the walk is finished.It is expected that up to 200 candles of hope will be given to cancer survivors as a source of comfort. A spokeswoman for the Clare Cancer Support Centre said cancer sufferers can also bring their own candles and light them off the large candle.A number …
Read More »Household charge compliance up to 65%
THE level of compliance with the household charge has increased this month in Clare and the county council is hopeful the trend will continue.
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