Buses struggling to access Sixmilebridge railway station
*Sixmilebridge Railway Station. Photograph: Joe Buckley Buses travelling from the Shannon direction are unable to gain access to Sixmilebridge railway station.
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Clare hurlers following individual programmes as blanket ban curtails any action
*Jack Browne & Aidan McCarthy in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior hurlers and footballers are continuing with individual programmes as uncertainty clouds the entire GAA season for 2020.
Shannon company adds 25 staff & increase ventilator production amid Covid-19 pandemic
Shannon based medical equipment fabrication and assembly supplier, Bolgers have had to increase its ventilator fabrication manufacturing operations during its fortieth year in business to help the frontline confronting Covid-19.
Shannon transport company presents flowers to female staff in SkyCourt
*Ciara McCoy is presented with flowers by Declan Downes of M&G Transport. A Shannon transport company has presented a bouquet of flowers to all female staff currently working at the SkyCourt Shopping Centre.
Man (20s) arrested in Quin following hour long pursuit by Gardaí
Gardaí arrested one man following an hour long pursuit in parts of Co Clare on Sunday where €1,750 worth of cash and suspected drugs were seized.
‘Grow your hair & save lives’ says Shannon barber
*Colm McGuinness at Calvin Arthur Barbers in Ballycasey, Shannon. Style needs to be sacrificed for the greater good as attempts are made to flatten the curve of Covid-19 spreading with a Shannon hairdresser encouraging people to avoid cutting their hair and instead save lives.
Mullins returns to refereeing ranks
*Joe Mullins. Photograph: John Mangan After a one year absence, Joe Mullins has returned to the refereeing ranks in Clare.
Mother’s Day crowds at 12 O’Clock Hills prompt social distancing concerns
Both car parks at the 12 O’Clock Hills were full on Mother’s Day raising concerns on whether those at the popular walking trail were adhering to social distancing guidelines issued by the HSE.
Poor infrastructure leading to spot flooding in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Infrastructure which is serving Shannon is “not fit for purpose” leading to instances of spot flooding throughout the town, an elected representative has warned.
‘Voice of young Clare people’ to focus on mental health, employment & discrimination in 2020
*Clare Comhairle na nÓg members prepare for their Onesie Run. Promoting positive mental health, youth employment and discrimination are to continue as central actions focused on by a group self-described as “a voice for the young people of Clare”.
