Taiwan community make donation of PPE to Raheen Community Hospital
Taiwan Chambers of Commerce located in Ireland made a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to a Clare nursing home this week.
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Bank of Ireland branches in Kilkee, Miltown & Tulla at risk of permanent closure
Three Bank of Ireland branches in Co Clare are at risk of permanent closure in the wake of COVID-19.
VIDEO: Violet-Anne keen to pay back rent arrears of €12,000 in ‘very near future’
Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) is hopeful of paying back her rent arrears of €12,000 in the very near future.
Cameras on roads a possible solution to rural robberies – Kelly
Use of cameras in towns and villages to monitor traffic would also aid Gardaí in detecting robberies and thefts, Clare’s longest serving councillor has outlined.
‘I understand my remarks caused offence’ – Violet-Anne issues apology
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has apologised for how she engaged with constituents online on Friday.
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.
Clare FM journalist to become parliamentary assistant of new TD
Clare FM journalist, James Mulhall is to leave the station and take up a full-time position working for a Clare TD.
Dooley defeated in Seanad election
*Timmy Dooley flanked by Insp Paul Slattery & Cathal Crowe at a community forum meeting. Photograph: Joe Buckley Timmy Dooley’s political career has suffered a major setback as he failed to be elected to Seanad Éireann.
Vaughan loses out in Seanad bid
*Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Michael Vaughan has lost out in his bid to be elected to Seanad Éireann. Lahinch hotelier, Michael Vaughan (FF), a first time candidate received 3 votes. Prior to the count, he had stated his party colleague, Timmy Dooley (FF) was “a shoe in” and predicted he himself would struggle to …
Vaughan wants to be a voice for business, tourism & the West in Seanad
*Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Martin Connolly A voice for business and tourism experience is needed in Seanad Éireann, Michael Vaughan (FF) is adamant and he believes he has the right vocal chords to fill that role.
