Eco-friendly cattle hired by State to protect dolmenVisitors to the ancient site of the world-renowned Poulnabrone dolmen in the Burren, Co Clare, which attracts over 100,000 people…Sat Aug 09 2003 - 01:00
Delay admitted on rare birds orderThe Government faces fines of €8 million a year or €21,917 a day from the European Commission unless it takes measures to offer…Sat Aug 09 2003 - 01:00
Missing pig to be lured by sow's voiceA voice recording of a female pig was yesterday employed in the latest attempt to capture a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig that has…Fri Aug 08 2003 - 01:00
Gardai patrol Doolin harbour due to ferry disputeTensions between rival ferry companies operating from Doolin, Co Clare, to the Aran Islands have forced gardaí to maintain a …Thu Aug 07 2003 - 01:00
Locals lament transfer of charismatic priestA west Clare community yesterday lamented the transfer of its campaigning parish priest to a new posting in a move proposed by…Wed Aug 06 2003 - 01:00
Golf club told to draw up plan for rare snail's protectionLahinch golf club has been told to put in place a long-term management programme for a rare protected snail before the club starts…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Limerick landfill extension opposedLimerick County Council is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a significant extension to the county's landfill…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Swimmers warned after dolphin attacks womanWater-safety authorities have issued new warnings about swimming with dolphins after an otherwise placid dolphin attacked a woman…Sat Aug 02 2003 - 01:00
Shannon firm to face odour chargesA Shannon-based pharmaceutical firm is to face prosecution by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) arising from an odour…Tue Jul 29 2003 - 01:00
Church of Ireland in search of a congregation for restored cathedralA Church of Ireland minister is in search of a congregation for a historic church soon to be reopened as part of a State- sponsored…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Couple submit scaled-down plans for development of stalactite cave in ClareA further attempt was yesterday launched to develop as a tourist attraction a cave which reputedly contains the largest free-…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Kelly jury fails to reach verdict on main chargeThe jury in the trial of anti-war activist Mary Kelly was last night discharged after failing to reach a verdict on the main …Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
Former AG testifies in Shannon aircraft caseA former US attorney general said yesterday that an anti-war activist's action in damaging a US aircraft at Shannon was like …Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Attack on US plane justified, says HallidayA former UN assistant secretary-general yesterday told a Co Clare court that an attack by an anti-war activist on a US navy plane…Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Court told of damage to US military plane in ShannonThe US navy plane damaged in an alleged attack by an anti-war activist armed with an axe at Shannon last January did not resume…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
Judge objects to anti-war protestA District Court judge yesterday asked a Garda inspector if Garda reinforcements were needed in court after he accused anti-war…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Decision on Burren research criticisedA decision by Teagasc not to renew a contract to allow a Burren expert continue his research work on the Burren and farming has…Sat Jun 21 2003 - 01:00
Members of Kazakhstan delegation dance Irish jig on streetMembers of the 50-strong Kazakhstan Special Olympics delegation participated in an Irish jig on Miltown Malbay's Main Street …Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Main goal of games is removal of 'barriers'The legacy from the forthcoming Special Olympics will lead to people forcing our politicians to fund and look after people with…Tue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
Travellers' illegal site stops Games receptionAn illegal Traveller halting site established in the grounds of Ennis Town Council's HQ yesterday forced the cancellation of …Tue Jun 17 2003 - 01:00
Conservation aims almost metIreland's commitments under the EU Habitats Directive are now almost complete, with 2½ million acres of the State designated …Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
New campaign to preserve 'gateway' status of ShannonA concerted campaign, to be financed by interests in the west of Ireland, has been launched to preserve Shannon Airport's "gateway…Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Council agrees to seek loan to develop Cliffs of Moher centreFunding for the planned Cliffs of Moher visitor centre passed the first stage in the application process yesterday when members…Wed Jun 11 2003 - 01:00
Moves to protect Burren landscape soughtThe Minister for Agriculture, Mr Walsh, has been urged to put in place resources to protect the Burren landscape.Sat Jun 07 2003 - 01:00
Shannon group warns on 'open skies'Shannon Development yesterday warned the EU that there will be a shift in investment and jobs from the west of Ireland to the…Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
Fairies defy chainsaw attacker to sprout new leaves on thorn bushThe celebrated fairy bush of Latoon, Co Clare has confounded all expectations to sprout leaves again - eight months after a vandal…Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
Council gets no replies in rural housing debateNot one member of the public has made a submission to Clare County Council's proposed plan to ease planning restrictions on one…Mon Jun 02 2003 - 01:00
€200m clean-up on holdESB plans to carry out a €200 million environmental clean-up of its coal-burning Moneypoint power station were put on hold yesterday…Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
Lisdoonvarna music festival fails to gain licence from councilPlans to restage the Lisdoonvarna music festival after 20 years were last night turned down by Clare Co Council.Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
Developer says council levies may put Shannon plan in doubtPlans for the second phase of the €135 million redevelopment of Shannon town centre are in doubt as Clare County Council is seeking…Tue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Judge places alcohol bans on offenders instead of jailIn an effort to curb drink-fuelled trouble in Co Clare, a judge is placing alcohol bans on offenders coming before Ennis District…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Making the Burren a land of the 'living'A Burren "interpretative centre" in the form of an information hub was launched last night in Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Euro 150m e-business park should create 1,500 jobsA new €150 million e-business park that is expected to create 1,500 jobs in Shannon, Co Clare, was announced by the Taoiseach…Fri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Odour consultant appointed to trace smell in ShannonThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced it has appointed a Dutch-based odour consultant in an effort to…Thu May 22 2003 - 01:00
50,000 troops used ShannonOver 50,000 US troops passed through Shannon Airport in the first four months of this year, figures published yesterday by Aer…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Ennis council counts the cost of refuse collection promotionA local authority has spent €35,000 this year to market its refuse collection service to householders but has managed to attract…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
An Taisce objects to clean-up plan for power stationPlans for the €200 million environmental clean-up of the coal-burning Moneypoint power station suffered a setback yesterday when…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Health board legal bill soarsThe Mid-Western Health Board's legal bill has increased by almost 700 per cent in the last five years, it emerged in figures …Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Councillors criticise bishopThe Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, has come under fire from members of Ennis Town Council over a land deal he entered into…Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Burren village mourns local man's violent deathThe small Burren village of Belharbour in Co Clare was yesterday in mourning over the violent death of a local man, Mr Jack Daly…Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Harney warns on future of Shannon AirportThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, said yesterday there would be catastrophic effects for Shannon Airport if the Shannon stop-over was …Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Company boosts hopes for rail link to Shannon AirportPlans to develop a strategic rail link to Shannon Airport received a major boost yesterday when the company behind the €135 million…Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
US airlines to return to ShannonUS troop movements through Shannon airport are set to increase with the three US commercial troop carriers which pulled out earlier…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Rare snail puts golf club's plans on holdThe presence of a rare snail on one of Ireland's most famous golf links has put on hold plans by Lahinch Golf Club to carry out…Tue Apr 22 2003 - 01:00
Traditional music centre loses nearly €250,000The national performance centre for Irish traditional music lost just under a quarter of a million euro in its first year of …Tue Apr 22 2003 - 01:00
Clare could sell property for council HQClare's county manager has been urged by councillors not to sell the council's "family silver" in an effort to secure new headquarters…Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00
Ancient bones of woman, baby recovered in digThe bones of a prehistoric woman and her baby have been recovered by archaeologists during excavations of an ancient burial site…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Farmers to oppose plan for Shannon estuaryFarmers are to oppose plans by Dúchas, the Heritage Service, to put in place the long-awaited management conservation plan for…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Setback for Lisdoonvarna music festival plansPlans for the re-staging of the Lisdoonvarna music festival suffered a major setback yesterday after Clare County Council expressed…Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
