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THE legislation barring the sale of alcohol on Good Friday has come under the microscope this year, after Limerick District Court Judge Tom O’Donnell ruled that pubs in Limerick City would be allowed to open for five and a half hours.
Read More »End of long wait for seat in Cabinet
As the newly appointed Minister for Defence Tony Killeen arrived in Ennis last Friday, he was met by a dedicated group of friends, family and supporters. Dan Danaher spoke to the minister
Read More »Blake’s corner campaign revived
A LOBBY group in North Clare is renewing its campaign to conserve two buildings in Ennistymon after Clare County Council purchased the buildings with plans to demolish them.
Read More »12% drop in Clare’s mid- market homes
ASKING prices for mid-market homes in Clare have dropped more than 12% since the height of the market in 2006, and by more than 3% in the first quarter of this year.
Read More »10 Clare companies fold
A total of 10 County Clare businesses are reported to have gone into liquidation or receivership in the first three months of the year.
Read More »€500,000 for Clare flood defence works
Almost €500,000 has been granted to Clare County Council to undertake flood defence works throughout the county.
Read More »€400,000 annual spend on Traveller accommodation
CLARE County Council shouldn’t provide any more Traveller accommodation until all existing unoccupied dwellings and halting sites are fully utilised, according to a local councillor.
Read More »Aer Lingus records €81m loss
AER Lingus recorded an operating loss of €81 million in 2009, the airline revealed this week.
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