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People ‘realistic’ over budget cuts, says Kenny

ENDA Kenny’s government is still flying high in the polls but with a harsh budget to come and the near certain defeat of Gay Mitchell in the Presidential election, there were at least a few clouds on the horizon when he visited Ennis last week.Inevitably, a budget that cuts spending by billions won’t be popular and will affect people negatively but Mr Kenny said people are realistic about the country’s position. “The Irish people know that we face serious challenges and the Government were elected to deal with those challenges and we’ll deal with them in the fairest way that we can.”He wouldn’t be drawn on exactly how much money will be cut from the coming budget but said that Ireland will meet the Troika’s expectations. “We can’t actually say what the figure is now because the reports in respect of self-employed and corporates and projections for growth are not available to us yet and won’t be for a number …

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Eco design winners announced

The restoration of the Pavilion in Lisdoonvara, the construction of an innovative community children’s centre in Tuamgraney and Ennis Youth Café are among the winning projects at this year’s Clare Design and Conservation Awards Scheme 2011.

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The post-vote slump

COMMENT IF I promised anyone reading this something then you would expect me to fulfil it. If I didn’t you would hold me to account. You might not confront me face to face but it would be some time before you forgot my slight.  

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Barefield man beats diving record on second attempt

Barefield’s Christy set the record on Sunday morning on Lough Derg in Killaloe. Only three weeks previously, the experienced diver had attempted this mammoth challenge from Doolin Pier but had to pull up due to difficulties on the 9.4km mark just when his goal was in sight.  “After the set back a few weeks ago, I was determined not to be beaten. I am absolutely thrilled, and relieved I might add, to have completed what I pledged to all of those who have contributed and supported me throughout,” said Christy.“The entire team were not willing to give up and all the training, organisation and hard work has paid off.”A team of more than 20 people, including snorkelers, rescue divers, paramedics, navigators, observers and support personnel descended on the shores of Lough Derg at 7am on Sunday. After preparations were complete, the flotilla was launched and travelled 15km out into the lake. Christy was deployed into the water where he submerged …

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