A&E Nurses Vote To Strike

It is reported today that nurses in the accident and emergency department at the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick have voted by an overwhelming majority to go on strike.

Some 80% have voted in favour of industrial action over a lack of resources, but the Irish Nurses Organisation says it still hopes the HSE will agree to sit down and discuss the matter.

Clare is currently served by the emergency department in Limerick following the withdrawal of 24 hour cover in Ennis recently.

A&E Nurses Vote To Strike

It is reported today that nurses in the accident and emergency department at the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick have voted by an overwhelming majority to go on strike.

Some 80% have voted in favour of industrial action over a lack of resources, but the Irish Nurses Organisation says it still hopes the HSE will agree to sit down and discuss the matter.

Clare is currently served by the emergency department in Limerick following the withdrawal of 24 hour cover in Ennis recently.

O'Brien To Receive Prestigious Award

World-renowned novelist and Clare native Edna O’Brien will be honoured for her works with a lifetime achievement award tonight, Clare FM news reports.

The Tuamgraney native has penned numbers books, short stories and plays. She is best known for penning "The Country Girls", which deals with women's disenchantment in the repressed Ireland of the 50's. The books were banned but went on to become best sellers.

Ms O’Brien will be presented with the Bob Hughes Award at the Mansion House in Dublin tonight.