Regional

A 65-year-old grandmother from Ruan has been hailed the Granny Grand Prix champion after displaying her impressive motor-racing skills at the weekend.

DOING you’re bit for the environment is in the bag when it comes to shopping in Ennis. Ennis Town Council is making reusable shopping bags available free of charge to members of the public as part of the local authority’s ongoing litter awareness campaign.

Fundraising steps taken by a contingent of East Clare dancers have paid off, as a locally organised strictly come dancing event yielded a staggering €70,000 for cancer research.

THE operators of the €660 million Shannon Tunnel will require another multi-million euro State subsidy this year, judging by the latest traffic figures and projections for the rest of 2012.

UNTIL early August Jack Downes was a normal, happy 14-year-old teenager who enjoyed life at home, school and being with his friends. He was an excellent swimmer and played soccer for Moneypoint AFC.

North Clare schools continue to punch above their weight in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, accounting for 15 of County Clare’s 18 qualifying entries this year.

WHILE there have been problems with illegal parking along Bealach Brí for some time, Clare County Council doesn’t currently have the resources to carry out the works it feels are necessary.

LOCAL charity shops have come up with a novel way to celebrate volunteerism by organising a special treasure hunt throughout the town.