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Shannon Development Backs Limerick Boundary Extension Into Clare

Shannon Development Backs Limerick Boundary Extension Into Clare

Shannon Development has called for the implementation of the recommendations of the Report launched yesterday by the Limerick Local Government Committee on “Renewing Local Government in Limerick.” Read more

03 Sep 2010 Local

“Disastrous” Anglo Irish Bank Losses Merit Wind Down

“Disastrous” Anglo Irish Bank Losses Merit Wind Down

New figures released today show that Anglo Irish Bank incurred losses of €8.2bn in the first six months of 2010. Read more

31 Aug 2010 Economy

Former ICA President Brídín Twist Passes Away

Former ICA President Brídín Twist Passes Away

The former President of the Irish Countrywoman’s Association, Brídín Twist has died. Read more

13 Aug 2010 Local

Main News Headlines

Man In His 70s Dies In Roscommon Road Crash 02 September 2010, 08.05
Man In His 70s Dies In Roscommon Road Crash
Gardai in Frenchpark, County Roscommon are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the Boyle Road in Frenchpark yesterday evening.
Fears For Shannon Insurance Firm Jobs 02 September 2010, 08.10
Fears For Shannon Insurance Firm Jobs
There are fears that a Co Clare based insurance company may be forced to cut further jobs after already laying off 21 staff in July.
Ryanair Refuses To Comment On German And Dutch Airport Incidents 02 September 2010, 08.31
Ryanair Refuses To Comment On German And Dutch Airport Incidents
Irish budget airline Ryanair could find itself in hot water after one of its jets was forced to descend from 37,000 feet and divert to an airport in Germany after a woman was scalded in an onboard accident.
Report Recommends Extending Limerick City Boundary Into Clare 02 September 2010, 16.07
Report Recommends Extending Limerick City Boundary Into Clare
A series of recommendations on reforming local Government structures in the Mid West have been made in a report by the Limerick Local Government Committee.
Carey Critical Of Back To School Allowance Delays 02 September 2010, 10.55
Carey Critical Of Back To School Allowance Delays
Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has said that issues related to back to school allowances should not have been left to the week when school returned to sort out.
Mortality Rates Higher Among Irish Travellers 02 September 2010, 11.00
Mortality Rates Higher Among Irish Travellers
Mary Harney, Minister for Health & Children, today welcomed the publication of the findings of the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study, which she launched in July 2007.
Headshops Substances Still Causing Great Damage In Ireland Says Expert 02 September 2010, 11.15
Headshops Substances Still Causing Great Damage In Ireland Says Expert
Liam O'Loughlin, Senior Lecturer on Headshops substances at The Learning Curve Institute, says that the recent ban on the drugs has had little or no effect.
Minister For Defence Attends Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony In Cork 02 September 2010, 14.20
Minister For Defence Attends Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony In Cork
Minister for Defence, Mr. Tony Killeen, TD today attended the Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony of the 48th Naval Service Cadet Class at Haulbowline in Cork.
Bank Official's Wife Released Following Tiger Kidnapping In Dublin 02 September 2010, 15.23
Bank Official's Wife Released Following Tiger Kidnapping In Dublin
Gardaí in Terenure have launched an investigation following the abduction of the wife of a bank official attached to AIB, Clondalkin, from her home in Domville Drive, Templeogue, Dublin 6.
Woman Killed In Cork Road Collision 02 September 2010, 15.58
Woman Killed In Cork Road Collision
Gardai in Mitchelstown are investigating the circumstances of a fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at Coracunna, Mitchelstown (old Dublin Rd out of Mitchelstown).
Sailor Towed To Safety In Waters Off Fanore 03 September 2010, 00.00
Sailor Towed To Safety In Waters Off Fanore
A lone sailor had to be rescued from rough seas off the Clare coast yesterday after the main sail on his boat was ripped by strong winds leaving him adrift.

BUSINESS

20 Jobs Announced By Aspen Grove In Tralee 01 September 2010, 09.10
20 Jobs Announced By Aspen Grove In Tralee
20 new jobs have been announced by Aspen Grove, a web based solution provider located at Shannon Development’s Kerry Technology Park in Tralee.
Energy Regulator To Address Concerns Over Gas And Electricity Hikes 01 September 2010, 09.16
Energy Regulator To Address Concerns Over Gas And Electricity Hikes
Energy regulator Michael Tutty will appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Economic Regulatory Affairs today to discuss concerns over a planned increase in electricity prices and the record numbers of electricity and gas customers being disconnected due to their inability to pay their bills.
Construction Work On Cloughleigh Youth Building Commences 01 September 2010, 10.02
Construction Work On Cloughleigh Youth Building Commences
Construction work on the new Youth and Community Resource Building at Cloughleigh Road, Ennis has got underway.

Sports News

Irish Mixed Foursomes Finalists Decided 02 September 2010, 16.42
Irish Mixed Foursomes Finalists Decided
Connacht champions, Oughterard and Munster champions, Lisselan qualified for the final of the Irish Mixed Foursomes following the completion of the semi-finals at sunny Castlerock Golf Club today.
Clare's Path To The Minor All-Ireland Hurling Championship Final 02 September 2010, 11.31
Clare's Path To The Minor All-Ireland Hurling Championship Final
Kilkenny and Clare will open the proceedings in Croke Park on Sunday when they clash in the minor hurling final at 1.15.
Preview Of Kilkenny And Tipperary All Ireland Hurling Final 02 September 2010, 11.24
Preview Of Kilkenny And Tipperary All Ireland Hurling Final
Will Kilkenny go where no other hurling or football team have gone before by winning a GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship title for the fifth successive year? Or will Tipperary ruin their dream? The answer will emerge in Croke Park on Sunday when Kilkenny and Tipperary line up in an eagerly-awaited hurling final (3.30pm).

Entertainment News

Community Day To Celebrate Anniversary Of Ali Visit To Ennis 03 September 2010, 15.13
Community Day To Celebrate Anniversary Of Ali Visit To Ennis
Ennis Town Council has announced details of a free community day for local people to celebrate the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s visit to Ennis in 2009.
The Great Cliffs Balloon Race 03 September 2010, 12.43
The Great Cliffs Balloon Race
The Great Cliffs Balloon Race will be held as part of the Cliffs of Moher’s bid to be named one of the  New 7 Wonders of Nature next Tuesday evening at 4 o'clock.
Guns N Roses Concert Goers Should Receive Refunds - Labour 02 September 2010, 16.21
Guns N Roses Concert Goers Should Receive Refunds - Labour
Labour Senator Michael McCarthy has said that concert goers at last night’s Guns N’ Roses concert should get a refund.

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On A Clare Day Down Through History (Aug 30 - Sept 05)
Sunday, 29 August 2010
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FEATURES - Promotion Of Irish Tourism At Milwaukee Irish Fest 2010
Saturday, 28 August 2010
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On A Clare Day Down Through History (Aug 23-29)
Monday, 23 August 2010
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