The land acquisition process for the proposed bypass and bridge at Killaloe is “ongoing”. Cllr Pat Burke sought an update on the development at the July meeting of the Killaloe Municipal District. He was informed by Senior Engineer Sean Lenihan that the compulsory purchase order (CPO) has been confirmed and that the land acquisition process …
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Problems exist in Lahinch with regard to rubbish and dog droppings according to Cllr Bill Slattery. At the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, Cllr Slattery requested Clare County Council “employ an additional General Operative for the duration of the tourist season in Lahinch” and to provide more bins. Acting Senior Executive Engineer, …
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Ennis’ Emma Barrett was a double gold medal winner at this year’s Special Olympics Ireland games. Emma won gold in the 200m breaststroke and in the 4x100m relay while representing Team South Galway at the National Aquatic Centre. She trains once a week at the Brothers of Charity pool in Kilcornan, three of her teammates …
New research on the skull of a brown bear found at Aillwee Caves is 10,400 years old and dates back to the Stone Age it has been confirmed. First discovered when the Caves were opened to the public in 1976, the 453 bones were re-analysed over the past eight months by Dr Marion Dowd, Lecturer …
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Frustration is growing among the people and councillors of East Clare with the lack of progress at Holy Island. At the July meeting of the Killaloe Municipal District, two councillors, Pat Burke and Pat Hayes tabled motions seeking updates on development plans for Holy Island. “Clare County Council have this island in its ownership for …
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A former CEO of Ennis Chamber is warning against freshly proposed plans from Supermac’s to construct a €10m motorway plaza on the outskirts of Ennis. Earlier this week, Pat McDonagh announced that they would lodge a new application for a plaza at Skehenagh Roundabout which would include a service station, convenience shop, food court, children’s …
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Thankfully the heatwave is still with us, it’s weather that suits an ice cream or two so with that in mind The Clare Echo’s Love Clare columnist Aoibín Garrihy selected her top five places to stop in the county for an ice-cream. To read more from Aoibhín including the must have for new mothers, pick …
Newmarket Celtic have been handed a home draw in the first round of the FAI Senior Cup. For the first time in their fifty year history, Celtic will partake in the competition and will face Dublin club Cabinteely FC who were first granted a League of Ireland licence in 2015, they currently ply their trade …
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A ruling regarding the awarding of seaweed harvesting licences has been described as a victory for coastal communities. This week it was announced that seaweed harvesting licences cannot be awarded in an area where there is an existing right to harvest seaweed. Sinn Féin MEP, Liadh Ni Riada stated, “This ruling is a victory for …
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Clare’s first Starbucks has opened its doors today (Tuesday). Shannon Free Zone has become home to one of the country’s first drive-thru Starbucks as the US coffee house chain opened the doors of its latest outlet to the public this afternoon. The 204sq metre unit will employ fifteen people. The single storey unit will include …