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TWO County Clare women have played a key role in the development of a new national strategy for supporting terminally-ill children.

AFTER extensive campaigning, Crusheen looks likely to have its own rail stop within the next two years. However, the possibility of a rail link connecting Shannon Airport to Galway and Limerick was ruled out by Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey at the official opening of the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor on Monday.

THE success of a cohesive economic plan to create jobs in Clare and the Mid-West will depend on the full backing of all the relevant interests, according to the newly-appointed Minister for Defence, Tony Killeen.

A passenger train travelled between Limerick and Galway for the first time in 34 years on Monday. Nicola Corless witnessed the historic event and spoke to those on the train and the platforms about the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor

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.

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

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.

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.