• Meelick Business Supplying Contactless Water Coolers Aiming To Break Into Hotel Market

    A Meelick-based business supplying contactless water coolers is hoping to break into the Irish hotel market in 2022. Crystal Clear Springs already assists schools, nursing homes and office to reduce their single use plastic waste through the supply and maintenance of mains fed water bottle filling stations. Director Ber Collins recently won the Established Business […] The post Meelick Business Supplying Contactless Water Coolers Aiming To Break Into Hotel Market appeared first on Clare FM.

  • No Doubt That Clare Farmers Will Welcome Measures In CAP Programme Says Agri Minister

    The Minister for Agriculture says he has “no doubt” that farmers in Clare will welcome a number of measures contained in the CAP programme for the next seven years. It follows comments by the IFA President, who’s hit out over what he’s described as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael rolling over on the CAP Strategic […] The post No Doubt That Clare Farmers Will Welcome Measures In CAP Programme Says Agri Minister appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Tanaiste Says Ennis Setting Example For Towns Nationwide As 2040 Plan Formally Launched

    The Tanaiste says the Ennis 2040 strategy sets out a vision for the area that every other large town in Ireland should look to follow. The document has been officially launched by Leo Varadkar this morning, which promises a further 5,000 jobs in the county town over the next two decades. Ennis 2040 is promising […] The post Tanaiste Says Ennis Setting Example For Towns Nationwide As 2040 Plan Formally Launched appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Concern New Guidelines Will Create Divide Between Pubs And Other Licenced Premises

    A Clare publican has expressed concern that new guidlelines for the industry will create a divide between traditional pubs and other licenced premises. Nightclubs will welcome back customers tonight for the first time since March 2020 at 100 per cent capacity. While pubs and restaurants can stay open past half eleven and customers can get […] The post Concern New Guidelines Will Create Divide Between Pubs And Other Licenced Premises appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Decision Not To Include Pharmacists In Booster Programme Described As “Unfair”

    A Clare pharmacist insists it’s unfair that they’re not included in the HSE’s plans for the upcoming booster campaign. The booster jab has prveiously only been available to those over 85, those over 65 in nursing homes and the immunocompromised however NIAC has this week given the green light for it to be given to […] The post Decision Not To Include Pharmacists In Booster Programme Described As “Unfair” appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Terminally Ill Clare Man Expresses Concern Over Advice For Elderly And Vulnerable To Limit Movements

    A prominent Clare campaigner insists there needs to be greater awareness of the impact the pandemic is having on the vulnerable and elderly in society. Quin man John Wall, who has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer is reacting to comments from the Chief Medical Officer this week who’s advised that cohort to limit their […] The post Terminally Ill Clare Man Expresses Concern Over Advice For Elderly And Vulnerable To Limit Movements appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Motorists In Clare Being Asked To Take Care On Roads This Bank Holiday Weekend

    Gardai are urging Clare motorists to play their part in ensuring no lives are lost on our roads this October Bank Holiday weekend. It comes as Clare’s crime prevention officer is asking motorists to be vigilant, slowdown, always wear a seatbelt and never ever drink and drive. The public are also being reminded that they […] The post Motorists In Clare Being Asked To Take Care On Roads This Bank Holiday Weekend appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Eight Clare Walking Routes To Receive Funding Boost

    Almost 150,000 euro has been announced for significant improvements to walking routes around the county. Clare’s Fine Gael TD, Joe Carey has confirmed that eight walking routse in Clare are to benefit from funding announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Cahermurphy Looped Walk, the 12 O’Clock Hills, the Cliffs of Moher Coastal […] The post Eight Clare Walking Routes To Receive Funding Boost appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Tanaiste To Launch Ennis 2040 Plan This Morning

    Plans for the development of Clare’s county town over the next two decades will be unveiled later this morning. The Ennis 2040 Economic and Spatial Strategy is to outline future visions for the town’s economic, cultural, spatial and environmental development. As many as 5,000 further jobs in the town are envisioned in the document, which […] The post Tanaiste To Launch Ennis 2040 Plan This Morning appeared first on Clare FM.

  • More Than 1 In 100 North Clare Residents Have Contracted COVID In Past Fortnight

    More than 1 in 100 residents in the Ennistymon electoral area have contracted COVID-19 in the past fortnight. New Health Protection Surveillance Centre data shows the prevalence of the disease has risen in all areas of the county this week.   North Clare’s rate of COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past two weeks. […] The post More Than 1 In 100 North Clare Residents Have Contracted COVID In Past Fortnight appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Environment Minister Confirms Moneypoint Will Close In 2025 As Planned

    The Minister for Environment says Moneypoint power station will close in 2025 as planned. It follows suggests last month that the lifespan of the West Clare facility could have been pushed out as far as 2030 due to increased energy demand nationwide. Concerns have been raised in the Dail by Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara […] The post Environment Minister Confirms Moneypoint Will Close In 2025 As Planned appeared first on Clare FM.

  • 250 Jobs Announced For Limerick

    There’s good news on the jobs front for Co. Limerick. Edwards Lifesciences is creating 250 new jobs in Casteltroy in the city, where it’s opening a new manufacturing centre. It’ll focus on the manufacture of therapies and medical technologies for patients with heart valve disease. Edward Lifesciences CVP Joe Nuzzolese describes what kind of roles […] The post 250 Jobs Announced For Limerick appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare GP Questions Pace Of Easing Of Restrictions Saying Vaccine Cert Use Must Continue “Indefinitely”

    A Clare GP insists that the use of covid certs in certain settings should be extended “indefinitely”. It comes amid concern over rising case numbers across the country, which its feared could lead to a doubling of ICU admissions over the coming month. The number of Covid patients in intensive care units across the country […] The post Clare GP Questions Pace Of Easing Of Restrictions Saying Vaccine Cert Use Must Continue “Indefinitely” appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Haven Says 22 Unanswered Calls To Clare Domestic Abuse Victims Are ‘Chilling’

    The manager of services at Clare Haven has described an admission that 22 calls to Gardai relating to domestic violence went unanswered in this county between 2019 and 2020 as ‘chilling’. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris outlined the figure at a meeting of Clare’s Joint Policing Committee earlier this week. 14 of the calls related to […] The post Clare Haven Says 22 Unanswered Calls To Clare Domestic Abuse Victims Are ‘Chilling’ appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Council Intends To “Ramp Up” Inspections Of Private Rental Properties

    Clare County council says it intends to ramp up inspections of private rental accomodation. It follows criticism from Clare’s Independent TD, Michael McNamara who claims the number of local authority inspections last year was inadequate, though he’s admitted that Clare isn’t in a bad position when compared to other counties. 842 inspections were carried out […] The post Council Intends To “Ramp Up” Inspections Of Private Rental Properties appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts To Shannon After Passenger Falls Ill

    A transatlantic jet has diverted to Shannon Airport after a passenger was reported to have fallen ill. The Turkish Airlines flight was travelling from Washington in the US to Istanbul at the time. Turkish Airlines flight TK-8 was about an hour west of Shannon when the crew reported they had a passenger on board who […] The post Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts To Shannon After Passenger Falls Ill appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Ennis 2021 Leaving Cert Student Insists Continuous Assessment The Only Way Forward

    An Ennis student who sat the Leaving Cert earlier this year insists continuous assessment has to be the way forward for the State exam. The National Association for Principals & Deputy Principals’ annual conference is ongoing this week, with senior cycle reform at the top of the agenda. 2018 research from the association suggests more […] The post Ennis 2021 Leaving Cert Student Insists Continuous Assessment The Only Way Forward appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Surfer To Take On Biggest Wave In The World

    A Clare surfer is aiming to take on the biggest wave in the world. Lahinch’s Ollie Flaherty is set to travel to Portugal to paddle out at Nazaré, home of one-hundred-foot waves and the most intimidating breaks in the world. Ollie has surfed at the top level in Ireland for many years, representing Ireland as […] The post Clare Surfer To Take On Biggest Wave In The World appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Clare Man Accused Of Sex Assault, Coercive Control And False Imprisonment Of Ex-Wife

    A 47-year old County Clare man has appeared in court concerning the alleged sexual assault and false imprisonment of his ex-wife in charges over a two year and three month period. As part of the prosecution against the man involving 22 separate charges, the man is also facing a charge of coercive control against the […] The post Clare Man Accused Of Sex Assault, Coercive Control And False Imprisonment Of Ex-Wife appeared first on Clare FM.

  • Just 1 In 20 Privately Rented Properties In Clare Inspected In 2020

    Just 1 in 20 privately rented properties in this county were inspected by Clare County Council in 2020. Figures contained in the latest annual report by the National Oversight and Audit Commission, measure the performance of the country’s 31 local authorities across a range of services. While standards for rented houses stipulate a landlord must […] The post Just 1 In 20 Privately Rented Properties In Clare Inspected In 2020 appeared first on Clare FM.