High amount of persons presenting prompts HSE to suspend walk-in COVID-19 tests in Ennis
*Photograph: John Mangan Walk-in tests have been suspended at the Ennis COVID-19 test centre.
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Long-term impact of 18 month wait for ASD assessment a fear for Clare parents
*Kieran O’Loughlin with his five year old son Jack. Photograph: Natasha Barton 154 children in Clare are currently waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment in what is an eighteen month long backlog.
Swimming ban lifted at White Strand
A swimming ban which had been in place for eight days at White Stand, Miltown Malbay has been lifted.
Relief as 10 day do not consume notice is lifted in South-East Clare
A do not consume notice which impacted up to 7,500 customers on the Shannon and Sixmilebridge public water supply has been lifted.
Do not swim notice in place at White Strand in Miltown
A do not swim notice has been put in place at White Stand in Miltown Malbay.
No Communions or Confirmations for May & June – Bishop Monahan
Parishes across the Diocese of Killaloe have been reminded that no First Holy Communion or Confirmation ceremonies are to take place during the months of May and June.
Clonlara’s Morrissey announced as new Morning Focus presenter
Ex Live95 FM and Tipp FM journalist Alan Morrissey has been appointed as the new presenter of Clare FM’s Morning Focus.
Disruption to water supply expected in Miltown Malbay & Mullagh as works continue
Installation of a new 4.7km water main is expected to cause disruption to the water supply in Miltown Malbay this week.
Commitments to Kilrush primary health care centre ‘unnecessarily vague’
*Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: Martin Connolly A Clare TD has criticised the HSE’s “unnecessarily vague” nature when it comes to commitments for a planned health care centre in Kilrush.
Clare GAA back Lohan’s comments questioning contact tracing of Wexford hurlers
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare GAA have come out in support of comments made by Brian Lohan on Sunday regarding close contacts while the Banner boss has confirmed he will not be withdrawing his remarks.
