Clare communities fighting to build a better future
Town teams are being formed across Clare as rural communities fight to preserve their towns and villages to build a brighter future for the county.
Day: 28 May 2019
Tony retains Council seat for first time in memorable weekend for O’Brien family
*Cllr Tony O’Brien. Photograph: Martin Connolly Ten years on from losing his seat on Clare County Council, Tony O’Brien capped off a special weekend with his election to the local authority for the third time.
“There’s a fine line” Fonso’s election bid comes up short
*Alfsono D’Auria. Photograph: Martin Connolly It may have crossed his mind to contest the 2014 local elections but the weekend was Alfonso D’Auria’s first taste of politics as he attended his first election count following his attempt to win a seat on Clare County Council.
Hillery & Curtin call on OPW ‘to get off their heels’ to provide for Miltown Malbay
*Michael Hillery & Christy Curtin. Photograph: Eamon Ward An estimated €500,000 is required for an upgrade of the culvert and drainage in Miltown Malbay which intends to prevent future flooding in the area.