The University of Limerick (UL), Mary Immaculate College (MIC) and Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) combined have been awarded over half of the €1million HEA Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Fund for supporting the transfer of students and staff to countries outside of Europe for teaching, training and research collaboration.

Twenty six pre-school facilities in Co Clare have received capital funding to the value of €156,000.

Science teachers and educators from across Ireland attended the tenth SSPC Annual Chemistry Demonstration Workshop to acquire further knowledge about engaging science this week.

A number of Clare groups have excelled in the Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards.

Third level students in Co Clare who haven’t submitted their student grant funding applications for the 2016/2017 academic year are reminded to do so immediately, as the deadline for applications is this Friday, the 8th July.

From September, Limerick Institute of Technology will be offering a degree programme in Ennis and it marks the first time that individuals will be able to study to degree level in the town.

With the school holidays getting underway, Clare County Library has announced details of the Summer Stars Reading Programme for children in all library branches.

Boredom among an electorate may be contributing to a widening of political views among voters.