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2010 was the quietest year yet at Shannon Airport, according to Irish Aviation Authority statistics for commercial flights, which go back as far as 1997. The number of commercial flights last year was only slightly more than half the 2007 figure and with the airport having played a vital role in Clare’s economy for decades, it’s hardly surprising that it’s an important issue for Dáil hopefuls.

TEMPERS frayed in different Fine Gael camps this week as Deputy Pat Breen and former Mayor of Clare, Councillor Tony Mulcahy crossed swords over canvassing and the positioning of political posters in Shannon town.

DURING the dying days of the 30th Dáil, one opinion poll found that the outgoing Government had a three per cent satisfaction rating.

THE electioneering is almost over and after Friday, all that will remain to be done is to count the votes to see who will be given the task of governing a traumatised Ireland.

As election day arrives, Clare candidates take the opportunity to have the last word

JAMES Breen, John Hillery, Michael McNamara and Timmy Dooley are ranked one, two, three and four in terms of Clare General Election candidate web visibility. But what does this really mean and will it translate to votes?

All of Ennis’s homeless have been housed, according to homeless activist Josephine O’Brien. In the past six months, eight homeless people have been accommodated, according to Ms O’Brien, of the HELP organisation for the homeless.

THE time has arrived. The candidates have had their say and their fate now lies in the hands of the voters who will pass through the doors of polling stations in 43 constituencies all over Ireland this Friday for the 2011 General Election.