Regional

The proposed provision of speed ramps in one of the largest housing estates in South-East Clare has experienced something of a bumpy ride, with differing views expressed by two local county councillors.

Health Minister James Reilly, on a visit to Clare this week, reaffirmed that the final report concerning the death of Ms Halappanavar would not be presented to Cabinet until her husband, Praveen or his agent had an opportunity to express their views.

The building of a new pier in Doolin moved a step closer to reality this week when Clare County Council sought tenders for the design and building of the project. The tender documents were published on Monday with the deadline for responses set for May 13 next.

Gort’s Suzanne O’Donnell was named No Name Club’s hostess of the year at the national finals in Kilkenny at the weekend.

A Gort student is among five young women from across the country who will compete for the prestigious No Name Club Hostess of the Year title on Saturday.

FROM building improvised wind turbines using plane parts to making Super 8 films of his family, from providing the amplification for the Corpus Christi procession to shying away from mundane tasks on cars in favour of trickier jobs with radios or even toys, Gilla Skerritt was a unique man. This month North Clare pays tribute to one of the area’s great characters.

ENNIS is set to benefit from a €200,000 boost to the local economy as a result of this year’s Ennis Street Festival, according to organisers. This year’s event will take place from July 5 to 7 with a target of attracting 5,000 people to attend the various events organised.

THERE is enough demand for an Educate Together school in Shannon, according to the Department of Education’s report on parental preferences on primary school patronage.