Incidence rate of COVID-19 continues to drop in Clare
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media Less than five new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Clare as the county’s incidence rate of the virus continues to decline.
Post Office field is ‘the lung of Ennis’ as calls made for updated plans on its future
*An aerial shot of The Post Office field in Ennis. Photograph: Paschal Brooks Upgraded plans for The Post Office field must coincide with the progression of public realm works in the town of Ennis, local representatives have stressed.
Conlon named at centre-back for Clare’s league opener
*John Conlon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s senior hurlers will be the county’s first side in competitive action this year when they make the trip to Antrim over the weekend.
Quin’s Alex sets new personal best
Quin’s Alex O’Neill set a new personal best 800m time in the US over the weekend.
Clare Direct Provision resident living in a nightmare as wait for protection prolongs risk of danger for his family in Afghanistan
*Sayed Farid Sanai. Photograph: John Mangan Delays with the processing of international protection applications has left one Clare Direct Provision resident fearing for the lives of his family in Afghanistan.
Clare’s 14 day incidence rate of COVID-19 still among lowest in Ireland
*Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s 14 day incidence rate of COVID-19 remains among the lowest in the country.
Gardaí have uncovered ‘a number of shebeens’ in Clare Chief Supt confirms
Gardaí in Clare have come across “a number of shebeens” in the county, the Chief Superintendent has revealed.
Post of Shannon Group chair to be re-advertised
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A new campaign with the public appointments service (PAS) is to be launched to find the new chairperson of Shannon Group.
Sustainability of towns and villages must be ‘high priority’ for strategic projects
Sustainability of towns and villages must be treated as “high priority” when it comes to the preparatory work on 22 strategic projects in the West Clare Municipal District.
More toilet facilities needed as visitors to Clare grow
Temporary toilet facilities and additional parking needs to be sourced for popular attractions and walking trails in the county, Clare councillors have said.
