Five Clare primary schools are to receive a total of €207,130 for playgrounds under the second phase of 2018 CLÁR funding, Doolin National School is to receive €44, 980.32 for the provision of a play area that will include school-safety surfaces, fencing and suitable equipment, while Dromindoora National School has been allocated €49,636 for an …
More than €200,000 funding awarded for playgrounds in Clare Read More »
Visitors from Japan, the UK and beyond will descend on Co Clare from Sunday for Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Inis 2018. A total of 100,000 people are expected to arrive in the county at different stages for the duration of the eight day festival which sees 3,000 musicians, singers and dancers will take part in …
Munster Fleadh in Ennis ‘will be the biggest one ever’ Read More »
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, …
More bins & pooper scoopers needed in Lahinch says Slattery Read More »
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 …
Land acquisition “ongoing” for Killaloe bridge & bypass Read More »
Overnight camping and parking restrictions are not being enforced in lakeside locations across East Clare. This came to light at the July meeting of the Killaloe Municipal District when Cllr Pat Burke called on the Council to enforce no camping and overnight parking at Mountshannon Harbour, Dromaan Harbour and Meelick Bay where signs stating the …
Enforcing camping & parking bylaws ‘will send out the wrong message’ Read More »
Clare begin their Ladies Football All-Ireland intermediate campaign this weekend. They kick off the 2018 TG4 All-Ireland series when they play Down in Kinnegad at 2pm on Sunday. After losing out by a single point to Kildare in the 2016 decider, last year Meath dumped Clare out at the quarter-final stage. This brought an end …
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Clare will have a big say in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship according to one of the Cork players that played a pivotal role in defeating them last week. Cork captain Seamus Harnedy is adamant that the Banner will rise in the aftermath of their two point Munster final defeat. “The lads that came on …
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 …
Ex-Ennis Chamber CEO opposed to plans for Supermac’s plaza Read More »
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 …
Hayes ‘perturbed’ with lack of progression at Holy Island Read More »
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 …
Skull analysed at Aillwee Caves dates back to the Stone Age Read More »