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Extension of Loophead Lighthouse Opening

29 August, 2012 - 08:42

Tourism providers in West Clare have been given a much-needed boost with news that the opening times of Loop Head Lighthouse is to be extended.

Decision due on legality of Ryanair's bids to take over Aer Lingus

29 August, 2012 - 08:41

The European Commission will decide later whether Ryanair's attempt to takeover Aer Lingus breaches competition law.

Hurricane Issac Touches down in Louisiana

29 August, 2012 - 08:40

Hurricane Isaac has reached the Louisiana coastline, with winds of up to 80 miles per hour.

Opening Ceremony today of Paralympic Games

29 August, 2012 - 08:40

Just weeks after the London Olympic Games - it's now the turn of our Paralympic athletes to take centre stage.

Clare bid to hold National Famine Commemoration

29 August, 2012 - 08:38

Clare could become home of commemorations to remember the Great Famine next year.

Hauliers urge government to act now on fuel rebate as major haulage company ceases trading

28 August, 2012 - 14:25

Clare hauliers are warning several other large companies are facing the same fate at Target Express if the government doesn't take immediate action to ease fuel costs on the industry.

Rise in Consumer Sentiment

28 August, 2012 - 14:24

There's some good economic news this afternoon.

Calls for government rethink on new school transport regulations

28 August, 2012 - 14:22

Clare councillors are  are calling for a rethink of newly introduced school transport regulations, which it's claimed have caused worry among parents whose children are beginning secondary school this week.

Newmarket Transplant Athlete urges people to consider organ donation

28 August, 2012 - 14:21

Clare athlete Eoghan O' Neill who secured four medals at the European Transplant and Dialysis Games hopes the event will raise awareness about the need for organ donation.

Target Express to cease trading with major jobs losses

28 August, 2012 - 08:46

One of the country's largest haulage companies is to cease trading, with the loss of almost 400 jobs.