Domestic Violence Register Law To Be Brought To Cabinet

New Shannon Community Partnership Report Highlights Long Delays on Childcare Waiting Lists

Shannon Community Partnership is today unveiling the findings of a major Childcare Survey aimed at identifying the needs of families across the town. The results reveal significant demand for childcare services, particularly for babies and toddlers, while also highlighting the needs of school-aged children and their families. The findings will be presented at a public event this morning at the Shannon Family Resource Centre, with organisers hoping to spark an important conversation about the future of childcare in Shannon. To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke with Don O’Sullivan, Acting Chairperson with Shannon Community Partnership. Image (c) Shannon Community Partnership

Public Meeting To Outline Willie Clancy Week Traffic Changes And Volunteer Opportunities

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, 23rd June, at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. Organised by the Coiste Pobal Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, the main purpose of the meeting is to inform the community about the new traffic management arrangements and other services that will be in place during this year's Willie Clancy Week. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to explain the reasons behind these changes following input from Clare County Council and to appeal for volunteers who may be willing to assist during the festival week. Organisers are encouraging members of the community to attend and support this important annual event. To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke with the Executive Engineer for North Clare, Paddy Tiernan, the Chairman Of Committee, Billy O’Connell and the Lead for Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, Harry Hughes.

Calls Renewed For Improved Emergency Services In West Clare After Training Ground Incident

A GAA player had to be airlifted to hospital from the Loop Head Peninsula last week (Thursday night, 18th June) after suffering an injury during a training session in Cross. While the player is expected to make a full recovery, the incident has once again raised questions about ambulance availability in West Clare, with reports that no local ambulance was available at the time. It has also reignited calls for improved emergency medical services in the region, including a dedicated air ambulance base for West Clare. To discuss the issue, West Clare health campaigner Deirdre Culligan, who is involved with the Friends of Ennis Hospital and Reinstate ShannonDoc campaigns, and Cillian Murphy, a Kilkee resident and former councillor, joined Alan Morrissey on the programme.

Health Minister Claims Not Enough Healthcare Focus Has Been On Clare

The Health Minister claims not enough focus has been on Clare and Tipperary with respect to healthcare. Fine Gael Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has confirmed a chairperson has been agreed for a project board that will oversee the development of a new hospital in Raheen in Limerick. The chairperson will also look at how health services can be expanded in other parts the Midwest. Speaking in the Dáil, Minister MacNeill says improving community care and integrated care in the region means giving Ennis and Nenagh the attention they deserve.

Former Clare TD James Breen Honoured As 'A Marvellous Man With Great Community Spirit' At Funeral Mass

Former Clare TD James Breen has been honoured as 'a marvellous man with great community spirit' at his funeral mass this afternoon. The Kilnamona native who spent 32 years serving this county, passed away peacefully on Wednesday night at 81 years of age. Having first been elected to Clare County Council in 1985, he was returned at every local election he contested thereafter. During today's ceremony a hymn book, commemorative tie and James' signature black hat were brought forward to symbolise his passion for politics, GAA, farming and his faith. Parish Priest Fr Martin Shanahan says his presence would make a room come alive.