An Post has been urged to exhaust all avenues to retain its office in Clare's second-largest town.

The contract for Shannon's Post Office went up for tender last week following the resignation of its Postmaster.

A procurement process to find a new operator is open until September 26th.

Newmarket-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin has written to An Post on the matter, he says it's a crucial community asset.

Ennis Municipal District admits works it carried out last year to address a speeding problem in a Clare village have resulted in "little improvement" in the problem.

Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy has called for the introduction of traffic calming measures, the repair of VMS speed reading signs and a great Garda presence in Doora amid "persistent reports" of speeding in the area.

Ennis MD says it installed line marking and rumble trips as well as a new footpath on the L4114 in the village last year but claims speed surveys taken before and after the works don't show a notable difference.

Councillor Murphy says the village is used as a "rat run" from Ennis to East Clare.

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Fr Gerry leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 14th September 2025 when the church celebrates the Festival of the Exultation of the Holy Cross.

It's hoped the allocation of new Gardaí to Shannon will act as a significant deterrent to criminal and anti-social activity.

There had been conflicting estimates over the number of new personnel due to arrive in the town this month, with government parties earlier expecting 15 members and An Garda Siochána anticipating 7.

Following a meeting with Clare Superintendent John Ryan, Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says she's been assured that 12 new Gardaí have now taken up residence.

The Shannon Deputy says there's also been movements to get more CCTV in the area amid a rise in drug, assault and offensive weapon offences.

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Clare’s Minister of State is expressing confidence that offshore wind development can take place off the county’s coast without impacting on its natural beauty.

A Government proposal outlining the future of offshore renewable energy in Ireland has been launched at an event in West Clare today.

The Armada Hotel in Spanish Point has been chosen as the location for the launch of the National Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy Proposal.

The document, along with its accompanying Public Participation Statement, contains a roadmap for the progression of Ireland’s offshore wind sector over the coming years.

Building on the South Coast DMAP for Offshore Renewable Energy approved by the Oireachtas in 2024, the National DMAP will designate sites around Ireland’s coast suited to offshore wind.

According to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, the proposal launched today provides a “sustainable framework for developing offshore renewable energy, balancing economic growth, environmental protection, and community engagement to support Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future”.

Tulla Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, Timmy Dooley, believes sites can be chosen for development along Clare’s coastline in a way that doesn’t damage its iconic appeal.

The proposal includes a timeline for public participation which states that consultation will take place in the pre-draft stage with maritime stakeholders, authorities and the public within the first three months of 2026.

In early 2027, the draft National DMAP is to be published, and this will be followed by formal public consultation ahead of the finalisation of the DMAP at the year’s end.

Chair of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Barry O’Sullivan insists the focus must now be on delivery.

CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Dr Simon Berrow has expressed support for the development of a National DMAP from the perspective of decarbonisation.

He says it’s vital however that extensive knowledge of species and habitats in the ocean is acquired as part of the process.

Micah is a rising alt-dark pop artist known for blending cinematic soundscapes with unfiltered emotion and a fearless sense of self. She’s already selling out shows and winning over fans with her distinct voice, lyrical depth, and evocative visuals.

Her sound blends influence from artists like Fletcher, Muna, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams and Tove Lo, while her visuals and storytelling lean into the bold, the moody, and the magnetic.

Micah has already made her mark on the live stage, with standout performances at LoveStock Festival (supporting Paddy Casey), sold out Whelan’s show, DL Summer Fest (July 2025), and a run of UK shows in August 2025. Her EP launch show in October 2024 sold out five days in advance, proving the strength of her growing fanbase.

“X’s” is the emotionally raw and sonically charged first single from MICAH’s upcoming debut album, due early 2026. With slinky alt-pop production and haunting vocals, Micah explores the grey area after a breakup — where love lingers but the damage is done. A blistering anthem for the heart-weary, *X’s* captures that universal tension of trying to play friends with someone who once meant everything.

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