Regional

Mention the European Union and the phrases ‘debt crisis’ or ‘meltdown’ might spring to mind, swiftly followed by “contagion”. Try ‘learning disability” and its my bet ‘marriage’, ‘lifestyle choice’ and ‘international leadership’, weren’t your top three associations.

THE possibility of vacant units at the Free Zone being used by local voluntary and community organisations has been raised by Mayor of Shannon Michael Fleming.

THE No Name Club is calling on previous members and volunteers in Gort and South Galway to share their No Name Club experiences.

ENNIS man Peadar White is getting ready for a massive drive throughout the country in August, which he’s doing to raise awareness of the Samaritans.

East Clare councillors are kicking up stink about the lack of Government funding for a new sewerage scheme in Broadford, despite being included in previous Water Services Investment Programmes.

THE Ennis branch of Permanent TSB will be spared in the upcoming round of closures.

SHANNON is about to get an improved sewerage scheme, which has been sought for years and is set to cost just over €1 million.

A PLAN aimed at protecting the rich heritage and landscape of the Burren, while supporting local employment and economic activity has been given the green light.