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Funding for a rail stop in the North Clare village of Crusheen is expected to be sanctioned in the coming weeks, it has been revealed.
Read More »Funeral takes place of crash victim
The funeral took place this week of 25-year-old Robert (Robbie) Cahill who died tragically in a road accident in Tipperary last week.
Read More »Rare birds shot in Kilkee
Kilrush gardaí are investigating recent incidents in the Kilkee area where three rare birds have been shot, two of which subsequently died.
Read More »Aer Lingus cabin crew to work to rule
CABIN crew members at Aer Lingus who are part of Impact have served notice on management that a work to rule will begin on Wednesday next, although it is not expected that there will be any immediate disruption to passengers at Shannon.
Read More »Clare candidates indicate Labour interest
LABOUR is flying high in the polls and a number of potential candidates have indicated they would like to stand, or are at least open to the possibility of standing, for the party in Clare.
Read More »Attachment should not override governance
THE strength of county identity for 3,000 people living in South-East Clare should not override the need for more effective governance structures for Limerick City, according to a Government deputy.
Read More »Hazardous material recovered from Clare beach
THE discovery of a cylinder containing substances used for refrigeration caused part of one of Clare’s most popular beaches to be closed for a period at the weekend.
Read More »Ennis Fashion Fortnight
IT is a week that has evolved into a fortnight. Ennis Fashion Week, launched a few years ago to showcase the county town as the Boutique Capital of Ireland, has proved to be quite a success and the promoters believe it will continue to prosper in its revised format of Ennis Fashion Fortnight.
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