Clare County Council has sent letters to third level grant applicants in the county asking them to submit proof that they have paid the household charge
The local authority is responsible for processing the college application at a cost and a spokesperson for the council says that the Household Charge was introduced to fund local services such as the assessing and processing grants
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Johnny Flynn, Ennis Area Councillor who said the unfortunate situation is the consequence of people not paying
Pamela Rochford of the Clare Campaign against Household & Water Taxes said threatening to deprive families of third level education grants is a new low for the government and councils
Councillor James Breen, Kilnamona Independent said he thought the letter was like blackmail
The Irish Citizens Party launched earlier this year in Clare is planning a campaign of public political debates in the county- the first meeting will be held in Kilrush Golf Club on Tuesday at 8pm
Speakers will be Jim Connolly, Kilbaha, founder of the party, Tom Greene, Galway businessman and Secretary Ardrahan GAA, John Lernihan , Ennis, Chairman of the Irish Drivers Association and Richard Devereux, Ennistymon, member of Lahinch RNLI
The theme for the debate is “Speak out! Together we can end Ireland’s rip-off nightmare”
Party member Richard Devereux encouraged people to come along
Postal services in Corofin have been restored
Yesterday morning a new post office opened up in new premises which were formerly The Corofin Arms in the Main street of the North Clare village
It will be operated by Ms Emer Burke , a member of the well known local business family (husband John)
Postal services in Corofin were suddenly halted on July 4th when the supermarket which operated the Post Office closed for business, however An Post pledged to find an alternative premises as quickly as possible
Emer Burke – Postmistress of Corofin Post Office – had a word with John on how business is
The Clare Under 21 Hurling Team defeated Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Final
The Banner captured their second U21 title in four years on Saturday evening when they ran out 2-17 to 2-11 winners at Semple Stadium in Thurles
Thousands of Clare fans thronged to Ennis yesterday evening to welcome home the victorious U21 hurlers
It’s the Under 21’s second ever All Ireland title at this grade and their second in the space of just two years
The team arrived in Clare’s County Town yesterday evening to a rapturous welcome as fans young and old converged on Abbey Street Car Park
Kevin McGillicuddy of Clare FM Sport was at last night’s Homecoming of the Clare U21s
Clare U21 Joint Managers Donal Moloney and Gerry O’Connor gave their reaction to Morning Focus listeners
Clare Suicide Bereavement Support are recruiting for volunteers- open evening this Wednesday at Innovation house, Roslevan shopping centre, Tulla road at 8pm
They are looking for people who are willing to give their time – increase numbers due to increase in demand
People do not need to have personal experience as Owen O’Mahony explained
Contact number – 086 0565373
www.claresuicidebereavmentsupport.com
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