Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has visited six new Clare projects supporting job creation in rural areas, addressing de-population of rural communities, and providing improvements in local towns and villages.

Three men are due to appear before Ennis District Court this morning in connection with directing and participating or contributing to the activities of a criminal organisation in County Clare. 

Aldi Ireland has announced plans to open a second store in the town where 30 new permanent jobs will be created , while up to 50 jobs will be supported during the construction phase. 

More than 350 children in 12 primary schools across Clare, Galway, Limerick and Tipperary have learned more about biodiversity and how to reduce waste, reuse and recycle, thanks to an environmental initiative run by global healthcare technology company, Zimmer Biomet as part of the Junior Achievement outreach program.

Samaritans Dennis and Clare is encouraging people to sign up to Samarathon and set themselves the challenge of walking, jogging or running the equivalent of a marathon distance (26.2 miles) during July, helping the charity’s volunteers continue to provide vital emotional support.  

Gardaí have arrested six people in Co Clare as part of an ongoing operation targeting suspected organised crime.

The operators of Chapel Lane Market in Ennis have confirmed plans to re-open for business on Saturday 22 May at 10am.

Midwest Simon Community in association with Dunnes Stores are requesting a 'Wishlist' of items to be donated in their stores for the homeless and those in food poverty in Limerick and Ennis.

Pupils from five schools, including one in Clare, have demonstrated their futures are bright when it comes to identifying and solving health issues in Ireland as they receive an award at the second BD STEM Stars competition.