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Investigations by the Garda Technical Bureau are ongoing on Thursday after the disappearance of a woman from Ballyvaughan at the weekend.
Read More »A dream come true for Jordan
A BRAVE little boy from Sixmilebridge became the first ever child to see inside the Share a Dream Foundation’s specially-designed Dream Machine, when it was launched in Clare this week.That wasn’t the only dream come true though for four-year-old, Jordan Perez, who suffers from the rare genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy type II. At the launch in the West County Hotel, Ennis, Jordan, who is a massive Thomas the Tank Engine fan, was thrilled to discover he and his family would be flying to Thomasland in England this weekend where he will get to meet the Fat Controller. The idea for the Dream Machine came about after Share a Dream gave six-year-old Jason Lorrigan from Kildysart some of the best days of his life last year. Jason, who has spent many birthdays in hospital, was treated to a very special birthday party and a helicopter ride.The foundation, which has been making dreams come true for hundreds of sick and disabled …
Read More »Secret agenda for portaloo theft?
Thieves who stole a portaloo from a site secured by a six foot locked gate in O’Briensbridge may have had something other than relieving themselves in mind when they took the mobile toilet.
Read More »Kilrush man dies in house fire
FIFTY THREE-year-old Senan Danagher of Chapel Drive, Kilrush, died in a house fire in the town in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased man lived alone in the bungalow and gardaí are not treating the fire as suspicious.
Read More »Say Cheese for drama finals
In a milestone year, Doonbeg Drama Group has qualified for the All-Ireland Confined Amateur Drama finals.
Read More »Volunteer centre lacking vital funds
A CLARE Volunteer Centre servicing over 100 voluntary groups could be forced to close unless the Government more than doubles its annual budget.
Read More »‘Annoyance’ over signage spelling
CONFUSION over the spelling of names of towns and villages in North Clare on signs is “causing difficulty for tourism providers” Councillor Joe Arkins claimed this week.
Read More »St Joseph’s Training Centre to close in 2012
ST Joseph’s Training Centre in Ennis, which provides courses for members of the Travelling and settled community, is facing closure.
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