Limerick couple arrested for travelling 100km for Kilkee swim
A couple arrested for activity in Kilkee were among the first in Ireland to be sanctioned by An Garda Síochána under new emergency measures.
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Gardaí utilising ‘all available resources’ in Clare during COVID-19
*Gardaí on duty in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan “All available” Garda resources are being used to ensure public health measures are adhered to in Co Clare.
Bishop Fintan takes Zoom to the next level
BISHOP of Killaloe Fintan Monahan is well known for his use of social media in what can be described as the traditional realm of the Catholic Church.
Sinister vigilante-style letter warns off Kilkee visitors
A Garda investigation is underway following the discovery of several threatening messages in Kilkee.
Department examining proposal to add driving & swimming lessons to curriculum
*Shannon Leisure Centre. Photograph: John Mangan Minister of Education, Joe McHugh (FG) has been requested by Clare County Council to incorporate swimming and driving lessons onto the curriculum in Irish schools.
Gardaí to be given extra powers in COVID-19 fight
Extra powers are to be afforded to Gardaí who as of midnight will be able to redirect people home when they are breaking public health regulations. Under current guidelines, only those deemed to be classed as ‘essential workers’ are allowed to go further than 2km from their own home. Coastal locations across the country including …
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‘One of the old stock who will be sadly missed in Doonbeg’ – funeral of Fr Joe Haugh takes place
*Fr Joe Haugh. Photograph: Louise Brooks “One of the old stock” with a loyalty to the people of his own area was how Fr Joe Haugh was described at his funeral mass on Monday morning.
‘Experience Clare’ passport a way of increasing county spread of tourists
*Photograph: Julie Tillett ‘An Experience Clare’ passport is in the pipeline which will encourage tourists to sample the numerous attractions in the county as opposed to one-stop visits to certain locations.
NAMA owned buildings ‘falling into disrepair when people are crying out for houses’
*The derelict Mushroom Factory in Tubber. Photograph Deirdre O’Mahony, Abandoned Clare, publication produced by Gregory Mc Cartney for Abridged magazine 2011 Buildings owned by NAMA in Co Clare are “falling into disrepair” and are contributing to a lack of life in towns and villages across the county. Properties that came into NAMA’s ownership in 2009 …
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‘The only thing that was missing was the bodies’
A WEST Clare woman has described the aftermath of yesterday’s extensive bog fire as a battlefield without the bodies.
