Clare Live

6 days ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Gardaí in Ennis are appealing for witnesses after a stolen bank card was used at several premises in the town minutes after it was lost. In an appeal, a spokesperson confirmed that an investigation is underway after a report of fraud was received in recent days. "The injured party in this case, lost his bank card in Ennis Town and it was subsequently used in four separate transactions across the town," said Sergeant Edel Burke who added that the garda investigation is progressing.

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Clare County Council has become the longest continuously-accredited local authority in the country after securing re-accreditation, for a further three years, with Engineers Ireland’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer Standard.

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Motorists are being advised to expect delays due to a planned five-week road closure in a busy Clare town. In a , issued under Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993,Clare County Council says the R471, Cloonlara Road at  Sixmilebridge will be closed to facilitate watermain upgrade works. The full closure, which will be in place 24 hours a day, will take effect at 8am on Monday, May 19 and will remain in place until 6pm on Friday, June 20.

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Clare Museum, supported by Creative Ireland, will host a Festival of Polish Culture. Beginning this Tuesday, May 6 and running until Sunday, May 18, the festival will include a wide variety of events. From art exhibitions and talks to a children’s workshop and a bakery bonanza, there is something for everyone. Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Clare Colleran-Molloy will officially launch the festival along with three art exhibitions.

1 week ago | clarelive.ie | David Hurley

Renewed calls have been made for the allocation of additional gardai to Clare given new figures which show there were more than 3,300 reported crimes across the county last yearReacting to the CSO figures, Deputy Cathal Crowe noted that while the overall number of reported crimes has remained static since 2019, seven gardastations have recorded increases within their areas.