Shannon punter scoops €578k from €20 bet
A Shannon punter is over half a million euro richer after Henry de Bromhead’s Gold Cup victory on Friday afternoon.
‘A gentleman but a man of standards’ – tributes extended to the late Patrick O’Neill
*Patrick O’Neill. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Tributes have been extended to the late Patrick O’Neill, a champion athlete who later played integral roles with local charities.
Resumption of AstraZeneca vaccine confirmed by NPHET & 5 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Clare
Five new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in Co Clare while the return to use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the Republic of Ireland has been confirmed.
Use of Ashford Court Hotel to house emergency homeless persons ‘inappropriate’ – Ennis councillors
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
Buttys Bengal shows incredible talent in Shelbourne
Buttsys Bengal’s talent as a greyhound has been evident for many to see over recent years and it was demonstrated in his latest outing.
Inspection of wheelchair parking spaces in Ennis to be undertaken
An inspection of wheelchair accessible car parking space is to be undertaken in the county town.
STS to add 80 workers by the end of 2022
Shannon Technical Services have announced plans to increase its workforce by 80 within the space of two years.
Anxiety of assault evoked over mandatory wearing of face masks
*Carmel Quinn. Photograph: John Mangan A Clare woman who was a victim of a sexual assault in 1986 has said her anxiety from the ordeal has resurfaced due to the mandatory wearing of face masks.
Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Cullinan signs first professional contract with Sheffield Utd
Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Harvey Cullinan has signed his first professional contract with Sheffield United.
7 new COVID-19 cases in Clare while funeral & workplace outbreaks in Mid-West raised at NPHET briefing
*Photograph: John Mangan Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Clare while the amount of cases nationally are “static”.
