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RESIDENTS who live near the ESB Moneypoint power station in Killimer had their houses, property and cars covered in ash last Sunday week, when strong winds carried ash from the power station’s ash pit as far as Killimer church.

Outgoing Bishop of Killaloe Willie Walsh received warm praise at a civic reception hosted by Clare’s first citizen, 37 years after they went in different directions in St Flannan’s College, Ennis.

A proposal to vary the Ennis and Environs Development Plan 2008-2014 was carried by a majority vote at Clare County Council chambers on Monday, despite concerns raised by three county councillors.

The return of a Clare County Council community grants scheme would kickstart development throughout the county, according to Councillor PJ Kelly.

A North Clare councillor has said the council is working “a bit of magic” in relation to its policy on hedge cutting, as he argued that the council claim they can provide the same service as before on a third of the budget.

TWENTY years ago, the Office of Public Works unveiled plans to build a £3million interpretative centre at Mullaghmore as part of the establishment of a national park in the Burren.

WATCHING the Dutch football team play in the World Cup final last Sunday night, I was reminded somewhat of Brian Cowen. All substance but no style.

We landed on the island of Ireland last week, to begin a 10-day visit to friends and family. It was raining. Not a good sign, I thought, as we had just enjoyed blazing sunshine in Scotland for the previous month, something that had baffled both the population and the meteorologists. We put our concerns aside and headed for Dublin.