Clare's Chief Superintendent has moved to reassure communities in West and North Clare that policing levels will be maintained as the local superintendent moves to a new post .

The jury in the case of two men accused of murdering a Brazilian man from Gort and dumping his body in a north Kerry bog have begun their deliberations.

The state has been given time to prepare for a High Court challenge by Limerick man John Dundon over his trial for the murder of Garryowen rugby player Shane Geoghegan.

Clare's  District Court Judge has paid tribute to Superintendent Gerry Wall who leaves the Kilrush District tomorrow to take up a new post in Kildare.

Supt. Wall has served in the west Clare area for the past two years and recently also took responsibility for the Ennistymon Division

A 34 year old- jailed for hijacking a four wheel drive at knife point in West Clare - remains serious injured in hospital following a hammer attack in Limerick.

Limerick man John Dundon is asking the High Court to delay until next year his trial for the murder of Garryowen rugby player Shane Geoghegan.

A West Clare man who assaulted the principal at Labasheeda National School has been fined 750 euro.

The Justice Minister says he has no regrets about revealing that Mick Wallace benefited from Garda discretion by avoiding penalty points.

Gardaí are investigating after thousands of euro worth of goods were stolen during separate break-ins at two County Clare pubs.

Gardaí say they are not seeking anyone else in connection with a fatal hit and run in Ennis following the arrest and subsequent release of a woman over the weekend.