Department finally complete detailed design stage for amalgamating Ennistymon schools
Confirmation has been issued by the Minister for Education that the amalgamation of secondary schools in Ennistymon has been approved for tender.
Martin Conway
‘He chose peace over war & dialogue over terrorism’ – John Hume remembered in Co Clare
One of Ireland’s most important political figures, John Hume has been lauded this week following his death on Monday at the age of 83.
Garvey & Dooley appointed to Seanad Éireann
Clare will have three representatives in Seanad Éireann following confirmation of Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s eleven nominees.
Mid-West Oireachtas members form new group to deal with Shannon Airport’s ‘worrying shadow’
Oireachtas representatives from the Mid-West have joined forces to fight for the future of Shannon Airport.
EOIN NEYLON: Seanad elections strengthen Fianna Fáil’s hand for Government formation
Eoin Neylon was on the ballot paper for the 2016 Seanad Elections, The Clare Echo’s political columnist looks back on an election which “is not for the faint-hearted” and predicts Government formation may happen sooner than anticipated.
Ann Marie Flanagan eliminated from Seanad election
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Disability activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) has lost out in her attempts to become a Senator.
Martin Conway prevails once again in Seanad Election
Martin Conway (FG) has successfully retained his title as Clare’s only Senator.
Ann Marie Flanagan views Seanad seat as ‘natural progression’
*Ann Marie Flanagan. Photograph: James Sheppard Social exclusion activist Ann Marie Flanagan (IND) is one of two Ennistymon residents contesting the upcoming Seanad election.
Dooley undecided on contesting Seanad election
*Timmy Dooley. Photograph: John Mangan Timmy Dooley (FF) has stated he is considering whether or not to run in the upcoming Seanad elections with party insiders outlining that he is already preparing for his second election of the year.
Fine Gael in Clare ‘needs a revival & restructure’ – Pat Breen
*Pat Breen with family at the General Election count. Photograph: Joe Buckley Retiring before the General Election ‘was never an option’, defeated Junior Minister Pat Breen (FG) has revealed.
