The Clare Champion Clare news, sport, entertainment and local notes
THE Clare branch of St Vincent de Paul has seen a 15% increase in people seeking its services, compared with the same period last year, The Clare Champion can reveal.
Read More »Residents may appeal windfarm go-ahead
Residents in East Clare are considering appealing Clare County Council’s decision to give the green light for a controversial windfarm development on the outskirts of Tulla.
Read More »Pre-Christmas cheer for rail users
FEARS of reduced frequencies on the Ennis-Limerick commuter rail link are without foundation, according to Clare Fine TD Pat Breen, who has been assured by the western regional manager for the railway network.
Read More »’Bridge station at standstill due to lack of ancillary facilities
WHILE it’s full steam ahead with Iarnród Éireann as regards their end of the bargain, it appears Clare County Council is lagging behind in installing ancillary services that will facilitate the reopening of Sixmilebridge Railway Station.
Read More »Moroney claims Ryanair sought 50% reduction in costs at Shannon
THE terms that Ryanair sought from Shannon Airport before announcing plans to slash its service were unrealistic, it’s being claimed.
Read More »Painless start to first wave of swine ’flu vaccinations
THE first phase of the so-called swine ’flu vaccination programme at an Ennis clinic got off to a “smooth start with only a few minor teething problems”, according to the Health Service Executive (HSE). Clare people who are categorised in the “at-risk” group were the first group to receive a swine ’flu jab free of charge in a dedicated HSE vaccination clinic at Tobartasocan, Ennis.The high-risk category includes pregnant women – from 14 weeks pregnant to six weeks after giving birth – and anyone aged over six months and under 65 years who has long-term lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurological disease, cancer patients, diabetes and morbid obesity.According to official figures, 148 people were vaccinated on Monday and 171 on Tuesday at the clinic from 9am to 5pm.Clare people in this category are also being vaccinated at their local general practitioner surgeries but the HSE has pointed out that it will take some time before these figures …
Read More »Unions must face the cutbacks
COMMENT I USED to be a good trade unionist. Not any longer. I still could not pass a picket and never have. Even if I did not particularly agree with the picket.
Read More »Sunday pedestrianisation in run-up to Christmas
ABBEY Street, O’Connell Square and O’Connell Street in Ennis will be pedestrianised on certain days in the lead-up to Christmas.
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