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A striped dolphin was discovered alive and stranded at Lahinch on Sunday but despite efforts to take the dolphin out to deeper water, the mammal had to be put down.

THE hard work of the staff and pupils of Gort Community School was rewarded last Thursday when they won the Environment Award at this year’s County Mayor’s Awards.

Vodafone has come under renewed criticism in respect of its reception in North East Clare, despite claims from the company that it has resolved coverage issues there.

KILRUSH town councillor Ian Lynch has warned that Kilrush is destined for village status unless the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) invests in West Clare.

GORT’S new playground opens this weekend with special celebrations including a Mad Hatters party on Saturday.

THERE are currently nine vacant social housing units in Shannon, according to a report at last week’s meeting of the town council.

Battle lines are being drawn in nine East Clare parishes as 10 contestants with the gift of the gab prepare to launch a successful bid for the coveted new title of “Sexiest East Clare Farmer”.

CLARE County Council has received a planning application for the construction of enhanced parking facilities at the site of a former controversial and ill-fated interpretative centre in the Burren National Park.