Ann Norton

Independent General Election Candidate in Clare, Councillor Ann Norton says the HSE needs to assume a more direct role in the provision of mental health services to counteract the "epidemic" of suicide cases in Ireland.

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The unique landscape of the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is the subject of a new book by one of Ireland's leading photographers.

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One of the most significant exhibitions of Irish artists in recent years, 30 Years, Artists, Places will be launched in glór Ennis on December 7th ahead of an extensive nationwide tour.

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The people of Limerick are being invited to pass their unwanted items on to new owners as part of FreeTrade Ireland Reuse Day at Mungret Civic Amenity Centre this Saturday (November 28th).

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Reagecon, one of the largest producers of physical and chemical standards in the world, has targeted annual export revenues of €50 million by 2020 and the creation of 40 new jobs over the next 12-24 months.

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Clare County Council has announced a comprehensive plan relating to the future tourism development and visitor management of the "Jewel of The Lough Derg", Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) on Lough Derg, County Clare.

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The rising popularity of the Slow Food movement in Ireland will be demonstrated in County Clare this week when Michelin Star chefs and food producers come together once again for the Burren Slow Food Festival 2015.

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Phelim Macken (Sports Coordinator, Limerick Sports Partnership) photographed (left) with Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring TD, John Treacy, Chief Executive of the Irish Sports Council, and Una May (Director of Participation and Ethics at Irish Sports Council).

 

Minister of State for Sport, Michael Ring T.D., has announced an investment package of €305,000 from the Irish Sports Council to support Limerick Sports Partnership (LSP).

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Mick Flannery, Sharon Shannon, Stockton's Wing and Declan O'Rourke are included in the line-up of music acts for the 2015 Doolin Folk Festival, which was announced today.

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The Chairperson of Fairtrade Africa, the network representing 860,000 Fairtrade certified producers in Africa, was among the special guests in attendance at the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight in Limerick today (Tuesday, 24 February 2015).

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Clare County Council's Corporate Headquarters building, Áras Contae an Chláir and the O'Connell Monument in Ennis will be illuminated in green light in the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.

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Shannon Airport Chairperson Rose Hynes, award winning travel writer Mark Graham and Fáilte Ireland's Fiona Monaghan have been confirmed as guest speakers at an information and network event showcasing the activities, adventures, food and heritage of the Burren Region.

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Team Cavern Nauts, Ger Stone and Joe Bentley from Tipperary pictured playing "Sourse Control" of exGamers Studios in LIT Thurles, which hosts Games Fleadh 2015 on March 11th. Pic Brian Arthur / Press 22

Some of the biggest names in the gaming industry will gather at the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) campus in Thurles later this month to participate in Games Fleadh 2015, an all-island games design and development competition for third-level students.

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A delegation of County Councillors from the West of Ireland met with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pascal Donohue, T.D., in Dublin today to express their concerns about the proposed sale of Aer Lingus to IAG.

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The Chair of Kilkenny Tidy Towns, which guided the Marble City to National TidyTowns success in 2014, was in Adare on Wednesday evening to offer advice to over 150 TidyTowns volunteers from across Limerick.

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A top class line-up of Irish acts has been confirmed for INIS Fest, a music festival taking place in Ennis, County Clare, from June 26-28th 2015.

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The Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, County Clare, has been revealed as Irish Wedding Venue of the Year at the weddingsonline 2015 Awards Gala Dinner in Dublin.

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The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr John Crowe has expressed his delight at the level of support being received by the Mayor's Charity Banquet.

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