BAREFIELD’S Ann Norton has been hailed a local hero, making the shortlist of the national Community Champion 2012 initiative.
Read More »Illegal parking ‘destroys amenity’
COUNCILLORS in North Clare have lambasted the “huge problem” of illegal parking by caravans and campervans in Clahane, Liscannor, which “destroys the amenity”.
Read More »Festival celebrating 10 years
The harbour town of Scariff is building up to a huge celebratory crescendo this bank holiday weekend as it marks the 10th anniversary of the Waterways Ireland Scariff Harbour Festival.
Read More »Approval for community sports building
The provision of €1.2 million recreational development in Killlaloe, spearheaded by former Lions and Ireland rugby captain Keith Wood, has received another timely boost after official approval for a new community sports building.
Read More »Stepping back in time at Hastings farmhouse
WHILE Shannon is a new town, there is plenty of heritage in the adjoining area and a major amount of work has been taking place on preserving Hastings farmhouse, close to Illaunmanagh Graveyard. It will be opened to the public on two occasions in the coming weeks.The house in question was the setting for drama during the War of Independence, as the IRA held the British Army’s Brigadier General Lucas there.
Read More »Bumper week for Gort businesses
BUSES may be departing South Galway quick and fast this week with just one destination in sight but as race goers bolt for Ballybrit, businesses in Gort are also seeing their fair share of action.
Read More »Councillors have ‘status of poodles’
ELECTED members of Clare County Council have “the status of poodles” in the eyes of local authority officials, one councillor has claimed.
Read More »24-hour defibrillators all fired up and ready to go
TWO 24-hour accessible defibrillators have now been installed in Ennis’ town centre after months of fundraising and planning.
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