DAY surgery remains cancelled at Ennis general hospital amid a wave of respiratory infections that the health services executive (HSE) says has not yet peaked. In a statement, University Limerick Hospital Group (ULHG), said surgery at hospitals in Ennis and Nenagh are cnelled this week “as both hospitals have opened additional capacity for inpatients”. …
A councillor has described as “absolutely frightening” the number of cyclists without proper lighting on rural roads. Councillor PJ Kelly (FF) was speaking as calls were made for the appointment of a full time road safety officer for Clare. “Unfortunately we have had a lot of accidents. We had quite a few over the Christmas,” …
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Newmarket Celtic are the latest club to secure the FAI Club Mark award after fantastic work from the officials and volunteers at the Clare club. The club mark award is based on best practice in the governance, management and administration of a football club. Founded in 1968, Newmarket Celtic is one of the most well-known …
CONCERN over potential tax bills is driving an increase in requests to have land de-zoned which could have a detrimental effect on housing in Clare, a meeting has heard. The January meeting of Clare County Council heard “serious controversy” will erupt when landowners start receiving bills from Revenue for unused zoned land. The residential zoned …
MEMBERS of Clare County Council are seeking a meeting with Shannondoc management to discuss what was called the “extremely frustrating” situation that developed at the out-of-hours service during Christmas. The council’s January meeting heard that many patients were unable to access or even contact the service, which provides out of hours of medical care in …
AN assessment will be carried out of a “dangerous junction” in Clarcastle after a woman was knocked down and injured. A meeting of the Ennis municipal district heard serious safety issues have arisen at the junction near Clarecastle church. The meeting was told the village has outgrown its existing infrastructure due to busier traffic flows …
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CLARE County Council is to review its response to the recent period of cold weather after concern was expressed over the impact on rural communities. At the council’s January meeting, there was praise from across the chamber for the ‘phenomenal’ job done by council crews in making roads and footpaths across the county safe and …
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* Photo by Natasha Barton A conservation report will be prepared ahead of any potential facelift of the DeValera monument in Ennis, a meeting has heard. At the January meeting of the Ennis Municipal District (MD), councillors backed a call for maintenance and cleaning of the monument. Among those lending his support to the proposed …
AN investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in Limerick Prison this morning. Independent.ie reports that the man was in his twenties and was serving a sentence for an offence committed in Clare. It is understood the man is not from the county. In a statement to The Clare Echo, the Irish …
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TDs and Senators in the Mid West should be willing to risk losing the party whip to ensure a 24-hour service is restored to hospitals in Ennis, Nenagh and Limerick, a meeting has heard. At the January meeting of Clare County Council, there was unanimous backing for a cross party motion calling on the health …
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