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Bus Éireann is set to significantly enhance its Clare services and timetables. Funded by the National Transport Authority through the Government’s July Stimulus, it includes a new Sunday service of two round trips between Scariff/Limerick on Route 345 as well as enhancements linking Kilkee directly to Doonbeg and Lahinch by public transport for the first time on Route 336. Stephen Kent, CEO, Bus Éireann, said: “We are delighted to announce the introduction of these enhanced timetables and...

A swimming ban remains in place for Kilkee beach. Holidaymakers urged to stay away from Kilkee for health reasons December 23, 2020 A former Mayor of Kilkee has urged tourists and visitors to stay away from the West Clare holiday hotspot during the holiday period to minimise the spread of Covid-19. While Claire Haugh stressed holidaymakers are normally very welcome in Kilkee, she is concerned that any large influx of people into the town could result in the unwanted transmission of the virus. ...

A Banquet of Ringforts Michael Smith reviews ‘The Men who eat Ringforts’ by Sinéad Mercier and Michael Holly, featuring Eddie Lenihan The title of the delightful ‘The Men Who Eat Ringforts’ gratifyingly, replicates the headline for a typically incisive article by Tony Lowes published in this magazine in 2010. It complained that there was no legal protection for ringforts. Sinead Mercier grew up in An Cheathrú Rua and got a first-class honours law degree from Trinity. She was the pri...

Photo: ©Clare FM A West Clare Councillor believes it’s vital Bus Éireann and Local Link work together to ensure the best transport service is available in all corners of the county. Bus Éireann announced this week that services between Ennis and West Clare are set to increase over the coming weeks, while the company will operate a route linking Kilkee, Doonbeg and Lahinch for the first time. In East Clare, weekend services will also be introduced between Scariff and Limerick. CONTINU...

Limerick man who bravely saved teenager from the sea is honoured following dramatic rescue Reporter: );  ); A LIMERICK man whose bravery saved a young woman’s life, has been named the Limerick Person of the Month. Captain Liam Halpin from Woodview Park in the city came to the rescue of a teenager who had gotten into difficulty in the waters off County Clare. Only for the quick-thinking and fast action of Mr Halpin the outcome most certainly would have been very different. “I am delighted ...

Clare FM 17th December 2020 We’ve been marking a number of centenary anniversaries in Clare of events which took place during the War of Independence. On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke firstly to Paul Minihan ahead of a Zoom lecture this evening on the Moanreel Ambush and his relative John Minihan’s involvement. Tonight’s lecture will be delivered via Zoom, and starts at 8pm. People who wish to attend are asked to email [email protected] by 6pm today. CONTINU...

Derrick Lynch Treasurer of Clare GAA Michael Gallagher has reiterated his warning about the finances of the board being in an extremely difficult position ahead of the coming year. The Doonbeg clubman addressed delegates at this week’s online convention in which he detailed the challenges facing the board and the realities that must be faced if a turn in fortunes is to be achieved. He likened the boards finances to a well, and stated that “the well is now dry, and it is up to each of us sit...

Clare FM Text 086 1800 964 14th December 2020 Bus Éireann says new services it’s announced for Clare will open up more travel opportunities for people living in this county. 120 new drivers are being recruited as part of what the company has described as it’s most significant service enhancement in 15 years, which will see more buses on roads in this county, as well as in Limerick, Tipperary, Cork and Navan. The frequency of Bus Eireann busses between Ennis and West Clare will ...

Bus Éireann are hiring 120 new drivers after it announced new and more frequent routes in areas nationwide. The bus company has said the overhaul is the “most significant single enhancement of services in more than 15 years”. It will see an upgraded town service for Navan, Co Meath, greater frequency in Cork city and Limerick city and better connectivity for Co Clare. Navan will see a significant change in its service from December 20- changing from one bus a day Monday to Friday to two ro...

December 14, 2020 10:05 am Several rural routes are included in enhanced Bus Éireann services to be rolled out in the coming weeks, in what is the largest single enhancement in Bus Éireann services in more than 15 years. Some of the enhanced services are within cities and towns, while others link rural towns and villages with larger urban areas. Included among these is Portroe, Co. Tipperary, which will have a daily bus service to Limerick and Nenagh for the first time, as part of an increase...