The chair of the Joint Governing Body of the AIT-LIT Consortium, Professor Tom Collins, has today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD that Professor Vincent Cunnane is to be the first President of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. 

Dedicated Covid-19 vaccination clinics for 12-to-15-year-olds commence at Limerick, Ennis and Nenagh this weekend.

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging people in the Ennis area to be extra vigilant and to avail of free COVID-19 testing if they are experiencing symptoms or feel they have been exposed to risk in the past 14 days. 

Iarnród Éireann has opened a new, accessible lift and footbridge at Ennis Station.

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.