Archive for April, 2010
€25k For Mid West Regional Drugs Task Force
Clare Fianna Fail T.D. and Minister Tony Killeen T.D. today welcomed the allocation of €25,000 to the Mid West Regional Drugs Task Force (MWRDTF). (more...)
€122k For Clare Counselling Services
The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív T.D., today announced the allocation of €122,120 to voluntary and community groups in County Clare which provide a wide range of marriage, child and bereavement counselling services and supports. (more...)
SPEECH Launch of ‘Count Me In’ project
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Conservation Grant For Kilfarboy Church
Clare T.D. and Minister Tony Killeen has welcomed the allocation of a €15,310 grant for conservation works to be undertaken at Kilfarboy Church near Miltown Malbay. (more...)
Chief Fire Officers Set To Discuss Challenges Facing Service
The challenges facing members of the Fire Service throughout Ireland will be discussed at the Chief Fire Officer Association (CFOA) Conference 2010, details of which were announced today. (more...)
Room For Improvement For Clare Schools
Clare T.D. and Minister for Defence Tony Killeen says he has received confirmation from the Department of Education that it has approved additional classrooms for Scoil na Mainistreach in Quin and St Anne’s Community College in Killaloe. Minister Killeen said that two additional classrooms for each of the schools has been sanctioned. The [...]
Double Funding Boost For West Clare Groups
Two West Clare community groups have received funding totalling almost €9,500 under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People. (more...)
Limerick Club Hurling Teams Receive Civic Reception
Two Limerick hurling clubs received Civic Receptions from Limerick County Council at County Hall, Dooradoyle, today. The South Liberties Intermediate Hurling Team won the Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship while Blackrock Junior Hurling Team became the first Limerick Club to win the All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship in [...]
Gradam Cathrach do Dhá Fhoireann Chlub Iománaíochta ó Luimneach
Fuair dhá chlub iománaíochta ó Luimneach Fáiltithe Cathartha ó Chomhairle Contae Luimnigh in Áras an Chontae, Tuar an Daill, inniu. (more...)
Burren LIFE Farmers Qualify For New Agri Environment Scheme
Clare Fianna Fail T.D. and Minister Tony Killeen says he has received confirmation from the Department of Agriculture that farmers who are part of the Burren LIFE Project may submit applications to the new €50 million agri-environment options scheme. (more...)
Éigse Festival Brings In The Crowds
The organisers of the Éigse Michael Hartnett 2010, which took place in Newcastle West at the weekend, have described this year’s event as ‘a resounding success’. The annual festival is regarded as one of Ireland's largest annual gatherings of contemporary poets and writers. Michael Hartnett, who wrote both English and Irish poems, was [...]
MEDIA IMAGES Eigse Michael Hartnett 2010
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Clare Receives Funding To Clean Up Tourist Sites
Clare T.D. and Minister for Defence, Tony Killeen has welcomed the Department of the Environment’s allocation of €15,000 to Clare County Council, as part of a newly launched scheme to support local authorities in keeping key tourist areas clear of litter during the summer. (more...)
Older Adults Inter County Festival Takes Place At UL
Over 100 people from Limerick County, Limerick City, Clare, North Tipperary and Kerry recently took part in the inaugural Older Adults Inter County Festival at the University of Limerick Sports Arena. (more...)
Louth museum webcast to engage Maryland students
The history of Dundalk, County Louth, will be aired in the classrooms of two American schools on Monday next as part of an innovative new online project developed by County Museum Dundalk. (more...)
Minister Gormley Opens €9.8m Ennis Water Treatment Works
Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government officially opened the Ennis Water Treatment Works at Drumcliff, Ennis, County Clare today. (more...)