Clare fourth nationally for EV charging infrastructure
CO CLARE ranks fourth nationally in terms of availability of EV charging infrastructure for zero emissions vehicles according to a recent analysis by Geotab.
‘It was a natural instinct to open our doors & offer help’ – Lady Gregory praised for Storm Éowyn response
THE LADY Gregory Hotel is among a number of community businesses who have opened facilities to Gort and South Galway community amidst Storm Éowyn destruction.
St. Brigid’s Day: A Perfect Time to Refresh Your Road Safety Routine
St. Brigid’s Day is just around the corner, heralding the arrival of spring and longer, brighter evenings. While the day is traditionally a time to honor St. Brigid, the patron saint of Ireland, it also provides a great opportunity to refresh our awareness around road safety as we transition into the new season. Here are …
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Armada Hotel hosts inspiring sustainable tourism conference
With the theme of ‘Climate Action, Community and Collaboration’, this year’s Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference took place in the Armada Hotel in Co Clare on Thursday 23 January 2025.
Shannon Airport set for 22,000 passengers over St Brigid’s Bank Holiday
SHANNON AIRPORT is preparing for a bustling St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend with over 22,000 passengers forecast.
Council planners need to allow chimneys again – McNamara
Independent MEP for Ireland South Michael McNamara crticises the County Council’s “green agenda” stating that those behind the County Development Plansare “well-intentioned idiots with no understanding of the reality of rural life.”
Clare County Supports conservation of the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly at Clonlara Farm Project
Sheedy’s bog near Clonlara will be the site of the Clonlara Marsh Fritillary Farm biodiversity project. This butterfly species, a legally protected member of Ireland’s wildlife, is under significant threat due to habitat loss across Europe, including Ireland. The farmer who owns the land, along with the community, has developed a conservation scheme to create …
South Galway Flood Relief Scheme going through final reviews
GALWAY County Council announced that the South Galway Flood Relief Scheme has finally gone to review with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and are optimistic that the scheme will be submitted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) by the end of February. The project began in 2017 as a response to the …
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New Speed Limit Signs Installed Ahead of February Changes
In a bid to improve road safety, Shannon Municipal District will see the installation of brand new road signage. Recently, the district has introduced a new set of highly visible 30km/h signs, which also feature children-at-play symbols and designated school zone indicators. According to Tom Mellet, Senior Executive Engineer for Shannon MD, these new signs …
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Michael Killeen remembered for work with Ray of Sunshine Charity
MICHAEL KILLEEN of Clarecastle has been remembered for his significant contribution to voluntary work in Mombasa, Kenya, on behalf of the Ray of Sunshine charity foundation. Michael, aged 71, was a native of Kilfarboy, Miltown Malbay. He had been ill for some time, and his death occurred at University Hospital Galway on Sunday, January 12. …
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