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2009-11-02T15:47:00.005Z

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Mid West Mayors And Cathaoirligh Meet To Discuss Aer Lingus Job Cuts

2009-10-29T21:20:00.002Z

The Mayors and Cathaoirligh of the Mid-West Local and Regional Authorities will tomorrow meet to develop a regional response to the recent announcement by Aer Lingus of pending job losses within the company at Aras Contae An Chlair, New Road, Ennis.Earlier this month, the airline informed staff about proposals to remove the company’s US base at Shannon Airport with the loss of 102 cabin crew jobs

Shannon Navigation Development At Killaloe Is Given Green Light

2009-10-29T21:11:00.004Z

Waterways Ireland has received confirmation of planning approval for a development on the Shannon Navigation at Killaloe.The work will commence in November 2009 and be completed in 2010. The development will consist of repairs to 450m of existing canal wall and the provision of a new walkway along its length, reports afloat.ie. New flow control gates are to be constructed and installed at the

Court Appearance For O'Malley Park Resident Following Shooting

2009-10-29T21:09:00.000Z

A 49-year-old man has appeared at Limerick District Court charged in connection with a shooting incident in the Southill area of the city yesterday morning.Anthony Kelly of 121 O'Malley Park, Southill was charged with possession of a handgun with intent to endanger life at O'Malley Park on October 28, reports RTE News. The court heard he had nothing to say when charged at Roxboro Garda station

Buy.com To Create 40 Jobs In Galway

2009-10-29T21:04:00.000Z

40 new jobs are to be created by the online retail company Buy.com which is opening a new facility in Galway. Buy.com has its headquarters in California, US.

Hewlett Packard Announces 50 New Jobs In Galway

2009-10-29T21:02:00.001Z

50 jobs are being created at the Hewlett Packard computer software and IT plant at Ballybrit, where the additional staff will work in research and development. The company already employs a workforce of about 500 in Galway.

1500 Acre Fanore Farm To Go Under The Hammer Tomorrow

2009-10-29T16:20:00.001Z

One of the largest farms in the country will go for auction in Ennistymon tomorrow.The 1,550-acre farm put together by the late Michael Fitzpatrick fronts onto the main road between Ballyvaughan and Doolin. The farm at Fanore has generated a lot of interest, especially in farming circles, as it has the excellent wintering properties for which the area is known and has carried a beef herd of 150

County Board Chair Confirms Round Table Negotiations On McNamara Hurling Tenure

2009-10-29T16:17:00.002Z

Clare Hurling Board Chairman Michael O'Neill says that round-table discussions between his board, the senior county management team and the players were ongoing and a couple of weeks will be needed to get a consensus on the way forward for the hurlers.O'Neill has acknowledged that a "note" has been received from the players regarding Mike McNamara's management team but he has refused to divulge

Local Authority Staff Donate To Milford Hospice

2009-10-29T14:44:00.002Z

Despite the increasing financial constraints being placed on the Local Government sector, staff at Limerick County Council have demonstrated their generosity by donating 18,000 euro to various local charities today.Over 300 Council employees have been making a voluntary contribution of 1.50 euro per week to the Staff Humanitarian and Benevolent fund since its inception in 2006. The majority of

Chloe Morey Shortlisted For Young Player of the Year Award

2009-10-29T13:09:00.002Z

Cumann Camógaíochta na nGael has named Clare camogie's Chloe Morey in the shortlist for the Young Player of the Year, which will be announced at the All Stars banquet on 7 November.The category will also be hotly contested by the four provincial Young Players of the Year. Munster will be represented by Chloe Morey who is from a well known GAA family with brother Caimin winning his first All

653 Clare Businesses Caught In Broadband Blackspots - Digiweb

2009-10-29T12:57:00.001Z

Satellite broadband can bridge digital divide for firms, Digiweb says.Digiweb has identified 8,169 businesses and organisations in Cork, Tipperary, Kerry, Clare and Meath that struggle to access the internet and has unveiled a new 10Mbps satellite technology that will cover 100pc of the country by 2010.The 8,169 organisations in the broadband blackspots are mainly small businesses in rural areas,

McNamara Talk Is Cheap Says Syl O'Connor

2009-10-29T12:50:00.003Z

Clare County Board PRO Syl O'Connor from Sixmilebridge has taken a swipe at those who have fuelled speculation relating to the position of Mike McNamara as the Banner County's senior hurling boss.Ahead of a county board meeting tonight at which McNamara's position is likely to be the subject of some discussion, O'Connor admitted though that nobody in Clare would be happy at the county's fortunes

Two Charged With Assault Of Sixmilebridge Man In Thurles

2009-10-29T12:48:00.002Z

Two teenagers have been charged with the attack on a 22 year old Clare man in Tipperary at the weekend.The incident, which happened in Thurles on Sunday morning, has left the Sixmilebridge man in a critical but stable condition in hospital, reports Clare FM News. 19 year old Philip Grace with an address at Thomond Road in Thurles and a 15 year old youth were both charged with assault causing

County Clare Funeral Notices - Thur 29th October 09

2009-10-29T12:45:00.000Z

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) WALSH of Ardnaculla, Ennistymon, ClareReposing at Linnane's Funeral Home, Ennistymon this Wednesday evening from 5pm, with removal at 7pm to Ennistymon Church. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Ennistymon. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Hospice.RIP.IE

Millionaire JJ McCabe's Election Spend Is Revealed

2009-10-29T12:41:00.002Z

Clarecastle millionaire JJ McCabe said yesterday that he did not want to “buy” a seat on Clare County Council, after it emerged that he spent less than €2,400 of his €18 million fortune in his failed bid to become elected last June.Official figures show the 73- year-old bachelor farmer, who stood as an Independent, spent €2,390 on his campaign reports The Irish Times. In terms of declared

Inquest Held Into Kilkishen Man's Death

2009-10-29T12:35:00.002Z

A 23-Year old East Clare man who fell into a swimming pool while on holidays in Spain, died in an ambulance just minutes from the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick after he was flown to Shannon Airport by air ambulance.An inquest into the death of Kevin McMahon from Kilkishen has heard the father-of-one died from cardiac arrest following a near drowning, reports Clare FM News. Kevin

Ennis Shopkeeper Shocks Urinating Reveller With Electric Fence

2009-10-29T12:31:00.002Z

A shopkeeper who erected an electric shock defence on his store claimed his first victim at the weekend.John O’Connor, owner of Custy’s traditional music shop, Ennis, Co Clare, confirmed yesterday that a man “got a shock and was thrown back” while urinating on the shop front in the early hours of Sunday morning, reports The Irish Times. Mr O’Connor’s electric shock treatment for revellers who

163 Jobs Saved At Element Six In Shannon

2009-10-28T18:18:00.001Z

Workers at Element Six in Shannon have agreed to accept a Labour Court recommendation.The recommendation means that 163 jobs will now be saved at the plant. It was feared that 370 people would be laid off, reports RTE News. Following a two-day ballot, the members of SIPTU and the TEEU voted by a clear majority to accept the recommendation.Element Six announced plans to cease production with a

Clare Online - Mayor Of Clare speaks about the use of former teachers as paid substitutes

2009-10-28T12:53:00.002Z

TODAY ON RTE RADIO ONETuesday 27 October 2009Presenter, Myles Dungan - Ferdia Kelly, Joint Managerial Body for Secondary Schools, Sean Cottrell, Irish Primary Principals Network, Cllr. Tony Mulcahy, F.G., Mayor of Clare. Listen here

Man Critical Following O'Malley Park Shooting

2009-10-28T12:47:00.001Z

A 27-year-old man has been seriously injured in a shooting in the Southill area of Limerick city this morning.The victim is in a critical condition in hospital following the incident, which happened at a house in O'Malley Park at around 8am reports breakingnews.ie. A 40-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the shooting and are being questioned at Roxboro

Munster To Team Up With Connaught For Aviva Stadium Opening

2009-10-28T12:44:00.001Z

The first game to mark the opening of the redeveloped Lansdowne Road will be held on August 7 next and will see a composite Leinster/Ulster team face a Munster/Connacht selection, the IRFU announced today."To mark the opening of the Aviva Stadium, the Irish Rugby Football Union today confirmed that the first game to be played in 2010 will be an historic rugby match between two composite

Clare County Board Backs Under Pressure McNamara

2009-10-28T09:54:00.001Z

The Clare county board has given their hurling manager Mike McNamara (pictured middle) their full backing despite growing opposition from some players. His tenure was discussed at a board meeting last night, after a number of players had asked for an unsigned letter requesting his dismissal to be read out during the meeting reports RTE. However, the county board confirmed their faith in the

On A Clare Day Down Through History (26 October-1 November)

2009-10-28T09:48:00.002Z

27 October, 1651 - Surrender of Limerick27 October, 2000 - Severe storm batters Clare causing power cuts and interruptions in road, rail, air and sea transport services28 October, 2008 - Clonlara end their 89-year wait for a County Senior Hurling title29 October, 2002 - Continuous heavy rain brings flooding to many parts of the county30 October, 1847 - Andrew Joseph Thynne, later to become a

County Clare Funeral Notices - Wed 28th October 09

2009-10-28T09:30:00.001Z

The death has occurred of Joan MINEHAN, (née Cooney) of Cooney's Bar, Bridgetown, O'Briens Bridge, Clare. Reposing this Wednesday evening at McMahon's Funeral Home, Blackwater, from 6pm with removal at 7.30pm to St. Thomas' Church, Bridgetown. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Thursday morning, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the church grounds.RIP.IE