Clare reps seek ‘democratic debate’ on CETA
Clare councillors have called on the Irish Government to allow “a democratic debate” in the Dáil to thrash out the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada.
Ennis mother and daughter missing for almost a week
A renewed appeal has been issued by An Garda Síochána regarding the whereabouts of a missing mother and child from Ennis.
Council refuse request to accept sworn affidavits for NPPR charge
Local authority staff will not accept sworn affidavits when it comes to dealing with payments matters relating to the Non Principal Private Residence (NPPR) charge.
‘We never needed enjoyment more than we need it now’ – Kilfenora’s Padraig embraces new lifestyle
A Kilfenora man who became an overnight social media sensation in his attempts to get fit and healthy has spoken of his delight at providing enjoyment for the public during a difficult time.
Ennis has lost a great character as Paddy Haren is laid to rest
One of the distinct fixtures in the town of Ennis, Paddy Haren has been laid to rest.
Ennis native Siobhan Cronin becomes first female editor of The Southern Star
*Siobhán Cronin. An Ennis woman has been appointed the first female editor of a leading local newspaper.
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.
