Third party operator gets €690k for work at Clare recycling centres
€630,693 was paid by Clare County Council to a third party operator in 2019 for collections from recycling centres.
Shannon
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Violet-Anne Wynne in Shannon
They’re late out of the traps but Sinn Féin are determined to make up for lost ground.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Martin Conway in Sixmilebridge
A new face but one with experience of being in national politics is the line Senator Martin Conway (FG) is using to try entice the Clare electorate to vote for a new Fine Gael candidate.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Joseph Woulfe in Shannon
There is very little engagement from the electorate as Joseph Woulfe canvassers the shoppers of Shannon on Saturday afternoon.
Ban Chinese lanterns & helium balloons says Clare councillor
A motion has been passed within the Chamber of Clare County Council seeking that helium balloons and lanterns be banned.
‘Part of me was saying my shot had passed’ – Cunningham embracing Clare return
Before even pucking a ball, the return of Aaron Cunningham to the Clare panel has provided a massive lift.
‘Mike McKee asked me to go forward’ – Donna takes over from late friend on Council
*Eileen McKee & Donna McGettigan. It was a night of mixed emotions for Donna McGettigan on Friday with only ratification the next step to her becoming a county councillor.
‘I’m not out of the woods yet’ – Ferg highlights need to work on physical & mental health daily
*Fearghal Lawlor. Photograph: Joe Buckley What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, three shuddering blows at different phases of his life certainly shook Fearghal Lawlor to the core but made him the man that he is today.
Four arrested following Smithstown fire
*Photograph: Shane Casey Four arrests have been made following the burning of five cars in Shannon over the Christmas period.
Noeleen Moran no longer seeking Sinn Féin nomination for GE20
*Noeleen Moran. Photograph: Martin Connolly Noeleen Moran has confirmed she will not be seeking a nomination from Sinn Féin to contest the upcoming General Election.
