Clonlara housing development gets green light
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a 40 house development in Clonlara.
Mast extension approved for Quilty
*Photograph: Ann O’Connell Plans for a mast extension in Quilty have been approved by Clare County Council.
Clare councillors seek global ban on fracking
Almost a decade on from becoming the first local authority in the country to introduce a ban on fracking, Clare County Council has now called on the Government to introduce a global ban.
Shannon won’t get Aer Lingus routes to Malaga, Palma de Mallorca & Corfu during Cork closure
Aer Lingus have confirmed that flights to Faro, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca will not be transferred from Cork Airport to Shannon Airport.
‘A disgraceful plan’ – councillors slam Shannon Town Masterplan
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Public consultation for the Draft Shannon Town Masterplan closes tomorrow (Friday) with strong criticism aired about its contents by elected representatives.
The Yard in Ennistymon to host outdoor concert this Friday
An outdoor concert is to be held this Friday at The Yard in Ennnistymon with all funds raised going towards ongoing refurbishment.
‘People of Clare deserve more than social media interaction’ – Garrihy criticises engagement for Co Development Plan
*Cllr Joe Garrihy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Strong criticism has been voiced by North and West Clare councillors over the local authority’s interaction with communities on the County Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
Clare’s pyrite problems will be put to Minister O’Brien during county visit
Clare’s pyrite problem is to be highlighted to the Minister for Housing when he undertakes a visit to the county this Friday.
Sex abuser was volunteering at Clare vaccination centre unbeknownst to fellow volunteers & public
A sixty nine year old man who subjected his daughter to years of sexual abuse had been volunteering at Clare’s main COVID-19 vaccination centre, The Clare Echo has learned.
New principals appointed in Kilkee, Killaloe & Ennistymon
Shelagh Graham, Director of Organisation Support and Development, Rebecca Conlon, Deputy Principal of St Joseph’s Community College Kilkee, George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Agnes Hehir, Principal of St Joseph’s Community College, Kilkee and Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Director of Schools. New principals have been appointed to secondary schools in Kilkee, Killaloe and Ennistymon.