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OUTGOING Fine Gael TD Pat Breen is confident that his eight-year record representing the county won’t be forgotten come February 25.
Read More »Kenny’s five-year plan promise
A five-year plan to revitalise Shannon Airport will be prioritised by Fine Gael in Government, party leader Enda Kenny has pledged.
Read More »Visit provides a shot in the arm for the die-hard supporters
Driving rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of die-hard Fine Gael supporters in Clare last Saturday, who flocked to see the favourite for next Taoiseach, Enda Kenny.
Read More »Green Party councillor regrets slip-up
Green Party General Election candidate Brian Meaney has admitted he regrets telling hundreds of people who attended a public meeting in Ennis he wouldn’t get elected to the Dáil on February 25.
Read More »Hillery proposes constituency think-tanks
CLARE Fianna Fáil General Election candidate, Dr John Hillery has proposed the establishment of cross-party think-tanks in each constituency following the election.
Read More »Bella cheesed off at withdrawal of services
IT was a cheesy moment for Deputy Timmy Dooley on Friday night last when he was presented with an unusual token of protest against the withdrawal of services at Ennis hospital.
Read More »Jobless in Clare at all-time high
THE number of people signing on the Live Register in Clare reached 10,883 in January, up by 264 on the previous month.
Read More »Evading the live glare of scrutiny
HE who shouts and runs away shall live to shout another day.
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