Gardaí in Kilrush are encouraging West Clare residents to be extra vigilant following a reported robbery over the weekend.

An Garda Síochána and the RSA are renewing their appeal to drivers to be responsible in relation to drinking and driving ahead of the New Year.

With Christmas one week away, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are advising parents who might be considering buying their child a mini-motorbike or quad bike of the dangers associated with these and other such mini-motorised vehicles.

Members of the public are being urged to pay heed to advice from An Garda Siochána in relation to a telephone scam.

An Ennis based Detective Inspector will take over as Superintendent in Kilrush following his recent promotion.

A woman has been stabbed in Limerick City.

The Clare Local Area Network will launch this year’s International 16 Day campaign against gender based violence at the Civic Rooms, Waterpark House, Drumbiggle, Ennis on November 25th from 12pm until 2pm.

Members of the Clare Divisional Traffic Corps will hold an event at Ennis Mart next Tuesday.