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CLARE Minister of State and one-time champion of Shannon Airport, Tony Killeen and his Fianna Fáil constituency colleague, Deputy Timmy Dooley have been challenged to consider resigning their party whip in protest against Government inaction on the Mid-West Task Force action plan.
Read More »Horses left to starve and die
THE Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is investigating a slew of cases regarding alleged mistreatment of horses in Clare.In one incident in Kilmurry, outside Sixmilebridge, two horses were found dead, while another was found with a broken leg and was subsequently put down.It’s also understood that allegations of cruelty are being investigated in Broadford after five horses were found dead, another in Mountshannon after three horses were found dead and a third in Connolly after another three horses were found dead there.ISPCA officer Frankie Coote was seen visiting the site of the alleged mistreatment in Kilmurry but afterwards he was keeping tight-lipped about the details of what was found there. “There is an ongoing investigation into allegations of cruelty there,” he confirmed to The Clare Champion.It is believed that there were 23 horses at the farm in Kilmurry, where the alleged mistreatment took place.Gardaí also visited it, while the Department of Agriculture was also contacted.Barbara …
Read More »Kilrush link to children’s rights report card
The Children’s Rights Alliance Report Card, which was released this week, has found that the government has slipped to D- in its commitment to children in the areas of education, health, material wellbeing and safeguarding childhood.
Read More »Planning for a growing population
The new Draft Clare County Development Plan has targeted a 25% increase in the county’s population to a record high of almost 140,000 by 2022.
Read More »No joy for Shannon in Aer Lingus plans
A NEW chief executive and a new strategy were unveiled on Tuesday but it’s no change for Shannon from Aer Lingus.
Read More »Permits issued for arms on aircraft
THOUSANDS of permits have been issued to carry arms on civilian aircraft through Shannon over the past three years.
Read More »Ennis school concerned over town’s ‘head’ shops
THE retail sector in Ennis has taken a pounding in the last year but the weak economy hasn’t stopped two so-called head shops from opening their doors in recent months.
Read More »Pupils hope to be first past the chequered flag
TWO groups of Formula 1 enthusiasts at St Flannan’s Secondary School are hoping cross the finish line at the regional finals of the F1 in School’s Technology Challenge as they continue to drive their projects forward.
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