Connolly News (Clare, Ireland)

A smartphone application that uses GPS technology and Google Maps to guide tourists and outdoor enthusiasts around the trails of Lough Derg went live for the first time today.

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500 people from throughout Ireland and the UK have so far registered for The Sky Ride Etape Hibernia, an international cycling event taking place in County Clare on August 22nd.

An action aimed at harnessing the industrial and tourism potential of the Shannon Estuary is among a series of measures outlined in the Draft Clare County Development Plan 2011-2017.

Minister of State Tony Killeen T.D. has said that the new Nursing Homes Support Scheme will help make long-term nursing home care more accessible and equitable.

The increasing trend of erecting miniature Dolmens is irreversibly damaging the Burren’s fragile limestone pavement.

The need to ensure security of food supply and the doubling of global food production over the next forty years should be considered when addressing the challenge of reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, stated Junior Agriculture Minister Tony Killeen.

5050 Online Store Limited offers the EZ Grabber, a USB Video Capture device that converts your analog audio/video equipment into digital media.

The work of an Irish woman in representing Family Carers throughout Europe has been officially acknowledged by the European Parliament.

Friday, 10 April 2009 - Clare County Council must step in to assist the thousands of Clare households who are unlikely to ever benefit from high-speed Internet access.

Wednesday, 28 January 2009 - Sinn Féin President and published author Gerry Adams will appear at the Ennis Book Club Festival 2009, which takes place in the County Clare capital from 6-8 March next.

Tuesday, 20 January 2009 - In the wake of significant job losses in the city, Limerick-based international technology company, Avvio, is delighted to announce a further client acquisition in the Asia Pacific region.

Monday, 12 January 2009 - Tickets go on sale today for one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the literary calendar.

Tuesday, 16 December 2008 - This Christmas season, Clare shoppers will use 500 thousand metres of wrapping paper – enough to travel across the county more than 7 times.

Friday, 05 December 2008 - This Christmas season, Limerick shoppers will use 800 thousand metres of wrapping paper – enough to travel up and down the county more than 12 times.

The economic downturn has presented the Irish hospitality sector with a unique opportunity to reinvent itself, according to Ireland’s leading provider of on-line marketing, web design and web reservations software.

Monday, 01 December 2008 – An alternative mix of originally penned Christmas songs by Irish and international music artists has been digitally released.

Thursday, 27 November 2008 - Some of the most recognisable names in Irish and international literature will participate in the Ennis Book Club Festival 2009, details of which were announced today.

Tuesday, 25 November 2008 - Hundreds of secondary school students from across Limerick City and County witnessed the full horror of a road crash at a demonstration today - to show teens the human tragedy behind the statistics.

Monday, 24 November 2008 - The first ever conference on traditional boats and currachs in Ireland will take place in Ennis, County Clare, on Saturday, 6 December 2008.

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 - Finding a solution to the sharp drop in visitor numbers to County Clare was discussed by over 150 tourism providers at a major event in Ennis last evening.

Friday, 14 November 2008 - Minister of State and Clare T.D. Tony Killeen has described the news that Shannon will shortly be the first airport in Ireland to offer full pre-clearance facilities as a “shot in the arm” for the entire Midwest region.

Wednesday, 12 November 2008 - A man who discovered a World War 1 medal on the grounds of Clarecastle Church in County Clare has enlisted the help of his local museum in tracking down the artefact’s rightful owners.

Tuesday, 11 November 2008 - Minister of State and Clare T.D., Tony Killeen has urged householders across the County to test their homes for the cancer causing radioactive gas radon.

Friday, 24 October 2008 - All 24 library branches across County Limerick have been upgraded to allow the elderly, people with learning difficulties and those with physical disabilities to gain easier access to library services.

Mr Tony Killeen TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with responsibility for forestry, has welcomed the launch of ‘European Forest Week’, which runs from 20th October to 24th October 2008.

Friday, 10 October 2008 – Midwest firms working together to improve their competitiveness are to be used as inspiration for would-be ‘clusterers’ from across the world at an international audience in South Africa later this month.

Monday, 29 September 2008 – Thousands of householders across County Donegal will be unable to adequately heat their homes this winter and will suffer health problems as a result, a leading renewable energy association has warned.

Thursday, 18 September 2008 – Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of Teagasc.

Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Tony Killeen has stressed the importance of developing an EU-wide initiative to stimulate the sheep sector.

Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, said that the Government remained committed to the principle of country of origin labelling for poultry, as well as for pigmeat and sheepmeat.

Tuesday, 02 September 2008 - The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Tony Killeen TD, today confirmed that his Department would be publishing certain details of beneficiaries of CAP payments later this month.

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 – The Mayor of Clare today met with the Mayor of Chicago in a bid to strengthen business and tourism links between County Clare and the US Midwest.

Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has urged greater participation in Milk Production Partnerships (MPP) following the Government’s publication of new detailed rules.

The EUR5m home energy saving grant scheme for cluster housing provides an excellent opportunity for Clare’s homeowners to cooperate on the installation of common energy saving measures, according to Junior Agriculture Minister Mr. Tony Killeen.

County Clare, Monday, 18th Feb 08 - Clare County Council has announced that it is currently seeking nominations from communities interested in participating in Cooperation Ireland’s annual ‘Pride of Place 2008’.