Regional

KILRUSH Town Council has highlighted Kilrush pupils for their input into the development of a new blueprint for the future development of the town.

NATIONAL schools in South Galway, including the Gort area, are experiencing “backlogs” in the public school health screening programme, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has revealed.

ST Senan’s National School celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend and principal Sally O’Neill said there had been great celebrations.

WELCOMING the publication of the Booz and Co Report on the future ownership and structure of Cork and Shannon airports, Shannon Chamber president Damian Gleeson expressed satisfaction that a definite decision is imminent.

A NORTH Clare man has been elected president of the national body representing hotels and guesthouses.

FORMER Mayor of Limerick, Councillor John Gilligan, has clashed with two local councillors over a proposed new traffic plan, which would result in an increase in the number of vehicles travelling through Parteen village.

Fashionistas in East Clare will get a rare treat this Friday night as some well-known locals and politicians strut their stuff on the catwalk at a fundraising fashion show in Scariff Community College.

BUSINESSES in the twin communities of Ballina and Killaloe have been given one last opportunity to be included in a new brochure promoting the first Discover Day in Lough Derg next month.