Regional

“INDISCRIMINATE and calculated dumping” on Ennis’ approach roads has been criticised in the wake of the county capital’s recent success in the Tidy Towns competition.

Legal representatives dealing with the compulsory purchase of land for the proposed development of a new River Shannon Crossing and associated infrastructure clashed during an oral hearing over the introduction of additional information about Killaloe traffic surveys conducted in November 2011.

This Saturday will be a momentous day for Clooney-Quin camogie as they celebrate their first appearance in a senior camogie finals in 68 years. For another long associate of the club, the day will mark another high point. Honorary president of Clooney-Quin Camogie Club, Fanny Corbett, nee O’Neill, coincidentally celebrates her 100th birthday this Saturday.

GALWAY County Council will request funding for footpaths in Gort to be made wheelchair accessible, it confirmed recently.

An extravaganza of designs and creations to whet the appetites of the fashion lovers, as well as of those looking for quality outfits or useful tips, is currently being planned by the Parents’ Council of Barefield National School in conjunction with the school’s fundraising committee.

A HARVEST concert is being held in St Anne’s Church next week to raise money for the church’s restoration.The event on Friday, October 19 promises to be a very enjoyable evening with a variety of local musical and singing talents and also a special guest performer.  

KILKEE Town Councillor Elaine Haugh-Hayes expressed concern at the council’s October monthly meeting in relation to the presence of “outside” traders at the annual Strand Races last month.

A NORTH-American woman cycled through Clare recently raising awareness about peatland conservation in Ireland. Her cycling challenge began on September 19 and she arrived in the Boghill Centre in Kilfenora last week.