Fiona Cahill

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Margaret Queally (née Downes) - Ennistymon

Sep 22, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

Margaret Queally (née Downes)Kylemore, Ennistymon and Truagh, Co. Clare, September 22nd 2024. Peacefully and suddenly at University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by her parents Mary-Ellen and Tom, brother Pat, sister Rose. Reposing at St. Attracta’s Church, Kiltoraght on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 am followed by burial in the Island cemetery. Rest in peace Margaret. House strictly private please.
MidWest Hospital Campaign Says Govt Has Failed Clare And Johnston Family

Sep 22, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

It’s claimed inaction from successive governments in the face of obvious and alarming issues at University Hospital Limerick has contributed to the death of Clare teenager Aoife Johnston. It follows the publication of former Chief Justice Frank Clarke’s independent investigation, which found the circumstances of Aoife’s death at UHL’s Emergency Department in December of 2022 “were almost certainly avoidable”.
MidWest Hospital Campaign Says Govt Has Failed Clare And Johnston Family

Sep 22, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

It’s claimed inaction from successive governments in the face of obvious and alarming issues at University Hospital Limerick has contributed to the death of Clare teenager Aoife Johnston. It follows the publication of former Chief Justice Frank Clarke’s independent investigation, which found the circumstances of Aoife’s death at UHL’s Emergency Department in December of 2022 “were almost certainly avoidable”.
Patrick Collins - Cross

Sep 18, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

Patrick CollinsCloghaunsavaun, Cross, Co. Clare, suddenly at his home. Patrick is predeceased by his parents, Peggy and Michael, his sister Annie and sister in law Anne Collins. Patrick will be dearly missed by his sisters Mary, Margaret and Bridget, his brothers Michael, Gerry and John, his nephews Ciarán, Michael Gerard and his partner Claire, his niece Chloe, his grandnephews Oisín and Tony, his brother in law Michael, extended family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Fr. Martin O'Brien P.E.

Sep 18, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

Fr. Martin O’Brien P.E.Tulla Co. Clare and formerly of Doon, Tubber. Co.Clare.
Clare SVP Calls For Independent Review Of Back To School Costs

Sep 16, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

Calls have been made for an independent review of back to school costs in Clare. It comes as new research from the Children’s Right Alliance shows that over 80% of Irish parents want the free school books scheme and hot meals programme to be extended to all primary and second-level students in Budget 2025.
Multimillion Euro Extension Of Ennis School To Be Completed By Beginning Of Next School Year

Sep 16, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

A “significant” extension of an Ennis secondary school is due to be completed for the beginning of the next school year. In a unique cross-school partnership, the 30,000 square foot develpment at St. Flannan’s College will accommodate the student population of a local primary school until the primary school’s new school building is in place.
Six Clare GAA Clubs Eligible To Apply For New EV Charging Points

Sep 16, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

It’s hoped the inclusion of six Clare communities in a major government initiative will make boost electric vehicle use in rural areas. It comes as Shannon Gaels, Clooney Quin. Whitegate, Inagh-Kilnamona, Miltown Malbay and Wolfe Tones Na Sionna GAA Clubs have all been declared successful in their applications to deliver EV Charging Points under the Shared Island Fund.
Nancy Crimmins (née Curran) - Ennis

Sep 16, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

Nancy Crimmins RIP Nancy Crimmins (née Curran)Clonroad, Ennis, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick. Funeral arriving to Ennis Cathedral for Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday. Burial will take place afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery. No flowers by request please. Messages of sympathy can be emailed to [email protected]Further enquiries to Murphy’s Funeral Directors on 087 683 9002 or 087 676 1408. Fiona is Clare FM's Head of News
Clare Tourism Advisory Board Admits County Has Experienced "Disappointing" Tourism Season

Sep 15, 2024 | clare.fm | Fiona Cahill

The Clare Tourism Advisory Board admits the county has experienced a “disappointing” tourism season. It comes as the latest Fáilte Ireland Tourism Barometer, which surveyed 1,002 tourism-dependent businesses, has found that 53% of providers had fewer customers this summer than in the same period last year. Of the food and drink firms surveyed, 84% said their profitability saw a decline this year while 78% of hotels and guesthouses had the same report.