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Prosecution of teenager accused of 'humping' girl, 15, in east Clare to be 'expedited'

4 days ago | clarelive.ie | Gordon Deegan

The case of teenager who is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in east Clare is to be expedited because of the age of those involved. The now 17-year-old is facing a sexual assault charge concerning an allegation that as a 14-year-old he “humped” a 15 -year-old girl from behind in front of a group of teenage boys.
Shannon Airport gears up for busy Easter weekend as the summer season begins

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter weekend as it expects to cater for more than 123,000 passengers - making it the busiest holiday period so far this year. Commenting ahead of the long weekend, Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group said teams across the airport will be on hand to ensure a smooth experience for passengers who are travelling to or from Shannon over the Easter break.
Limerick man in court accused of causing €16k of damage to bar in famous Clare GAA club

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | Gordon Deegan

A Limerick man has appeared in court charged in Ennis with causing €16,000 wort of damage to the clubhouse bar counter at Wolfe Tones GAA club - the club of Clare All-Ireland winning senior hurling manager and double All-Ireland winning player, Brian Lohan. At Ennis District Court, Owen Casey also appeared in connection with the burglary of Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse in Shannon on the same date as the alleged criminal damage offence on July 9 last.
Save the date! Ennis prepares to host Macra AGM as new president is set to take up role

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Details of this year's Macra AGM, which is being hosted by Clare Macra, have been announced. The event, the organisation's 81st, will take place on Saturday, May 10, in the Woodstock Hotel in Ennis. This year’s event will be a busy occasion, with not only the usual reports and discussion of motions and recommendations but also the handover to the newly-elected presidential team.
APPEAL: Gardai seek information following collision at EV charging point in Clare town

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Witnesses are being sought following an unusual road incident in Lahinch earlier this month. Ennistymon gardaí are asking members of the public for their assistance with regard to a road traffic collision which occurred at an EV charging point on the outskirts of the town. "The incident happened by the electric charging point at the Miltown Malbay Road car park in Lahinch on Saturday April 5, between 5pm and approximately 5.30pm," said crime prevention officer, Sergeant Catriona Holohan.
Appointment of new Chief Executive to lead Clare Council Council formally approved

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Elected members of Clare County Council have formally approved the appointment of Gordon Daly as the local authority’s next Chief Executive. The Clare native, with almost three decades of experience working in local government, including county Clare, is expected to take up the position late next month.
Oireachtas members put their differences aside to advocate for Shannon Airport

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Mary Considine, CEO of the Shannon Airport Group has described the first meeting with the newly re-constituted cross-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group as "positive". The Group, which is chaired by Clare TD Cathal Crowe, aims to advance the cause of Shannon Airport and advance policy areas that support and enhance Shannon Airport.
Witnesses sought after fire is set close to parked vehicle in Clare village

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Gardaí in Scarriff are renewing their appeal for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage that occurred earlier this month. A car was targeted at Cloonamirran, Mountshannon on the evening of Saturday, April 5. "The owner had parked their vehicle, a brown Dacia Duster jeep near their home and at approximately 10.30pm, they found that their vehicle had been damaged," said crime prevention officer Sergeant Catriona Holohan.
APPEAL: Gardai seek witnesses after windows of car are smashed outside Clare home

3 weeks ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Gardaí in Sixmilebridge have launched an investigation after a vehicle was damaged during a burglary incident on the outskirts of the town. In an appeal for witnesses, they say the incident happened in the townland of Cappanalaght sometime between 1pm on Friday March 28 and 4.30pm last Saturday. "During this time, the front door of the house was forced open and the vehicle parked in the driveway was damaged.
ALERT: Motorists warned of three-day road closure in busy Clare town

3 weeks ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Motorists are being advised of a three-day road closure in the centre of a busy Clare town next week. In a public notice, issued under Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, Clare County Council says the L5130, Monastery Lane in Ennistymon will be closed to all traffic from 8am on Monday, April 7 until 7pm on Wednesday, April 9. The local authority says the closure will be in place to facilitate the installation of a water and wastewater connection to a new development in the area.