Agriculture and Environment

Popular Clare beaches lose coveted Blue Flag

A number of Clare's top beaches have been stripped of their highly coveted Blue flags status.

Smartphones and tablets could hamper sound sleep

Your smartphone or tablet computer could be causing you to sleep badly.

Search for US tornado survivors almost complete

Officials say the search for survivors after Oklahoma's tornado is almost over.

Joseph Pavelka to be laid to rest today

The homeless man who died off O'Connell Street in Ennis earlier this month will be laid to rest in the town today.

US Tornado kills over 90 people

State Officials in Oklahoma say 91 people - including 20 children - have been killed by the strongest tornado every recorded.

Padre Pio remains to go on permanent display in Italy

The body of Padre Pio will go on permanent display next month in Italy.

Inquest today into Tit Bonhomme deaths

The inquest is due to open today into the deaths of five men who died when their trawler sank at the mouth of Glandore Harbour in West Cork over a year ago.

Eaglet chicks scupper plans for Mountshannon Air Show

One of the organisers of an air show in Mountshannon says it now looks like the event will not go ahead there this year.

Meeting in Ballyvaughan to discuss proposed Salmon farm

A public meeting on highly controverisal plans for a Salmon Farm off the North Clare coast is set to be held in Ballyvaughan tonight.

Fresh fodder set for Clare farmers

Around 50 trucks filled with fodder for Irish farmers will arrive in Rosslare from France later and it's set to be distributed across several counties including Clare.