Six new COVID-19 cases in Clare & incidence rate continues to decline
*Photograph: John Mangan Six new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Clare among 646 nationally.
‘Alarming rise’ in domestic abuse incidents
An increasing in domestic abuse incidents throughout the country during 2020 has been described as “alarming” by a Clare TD.
Scaled-down version of Milk Market suggested for controversial Market Building
*Photograph: Eamon Ward A smaller-scaled version of the Milk Market in Limerick has been touted as a potential use of the Market Building in Ennis.
Plans to half amount of newly-qualified posts for doctors ‘a slap in the face’
Plans to half the amount of positions for newly-qualified doctors in Clare and Limerick represent a “slap in the face” to frontline workers.
France’s highest cultural honour awarded to Edna O’Brien
Tuamgraney born Edna O’Brien has been awarded the highest cultural honour in France.
NTA behind proposal to bring rail link to Shannon Airport
Provision of a rail link for Shannon is included as an objective of the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) which will include a spur to Shannon Airport.
Drop of COVID-19 continues in Clare & new guidance issued for nursing home visits
A further drop in the spread of COVID-19 in Co Clare has been recorded.
Podge to concentrate solely on football with Clare this year
Podge Collins has confirmed he will be concentrating solely on gaelic football with the county this year.
Rural Clare has reached a crossroads
Rural Ireland “is at a crossroads” and requires a revitalisation of its towns, villages and settlements with as much gusto as leading promotional campaigns, a North Clare elected representative has declared.
AerCap acquisition of Gecas leaves uncertainty for Shannon operations
AerCap is to buy its rival Gecas in a €25bn deal that will create the largest aircraft lessor in the world.
