Destroyed Lisdoonvarna pavements leads call for extra ‘doggie poo bins’
Provision of extra “doggie poo bins” has been requested for Lisdoonvarna.
Funding secured to establish Traveller Community Development project
Funding has been secured to establish a Traveller Community Development project in Clare.
Walls at Market Building prevent its use as an outdoor venue
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Ennis’ much maligned Market Building cannot be used an outdoor concert venue by glór because it has walls.
Injury brings an end to career of legendary Boy Hero
A Clare greyhound previously described as “a once in a lifetime” dog has been forced into retirement.
Pride month celebrated at Clare based Beckman Coulter
*Beckman Coulter Senior Director Operations, Orlaith Lawler (left) pictured with colleagues including members of the company’s Diversity and Inclusion team. Beckman Coulter staff in east Clare last week wrapped up a month-long programme of Pride celebrations that included history, podcasts, a wear your Pride colours competition – and even special Pride donuts.
Corrovorrin residents ‘totally frustrated’ as wait for traffic calming measures continues
*Corrovorrin Junction. Photograph: Gary Collins Frustration is growing among residents of Corrovorrin on when traffic safety measures will be introduced.
Road repairs at North Clare villages to be completed by end of July
Road repairs to the villages of Ballyvaughan, Corofin and Kilfenora are due to be completed by the end of July.
Photography award for Ennis teenager Harty
*Mike Reen, Kate Harty and Chris Copley. Photograph: Sean Kitson Ennis teenager Kate Harty has been named as this year’s winner of the Gerry Ryan Memorial Competition.
Forgotten War of Independence victim Jim Grogan remembered in Feakle
*Members of the East Clare Memorial Committee at the commemoration to Jim Grogan. A poignant ceremony was held by the East Clare Memorial Committee in the townland of Core, Feakle last Tuesday to commemorate the last victim of the Irish War of Independence in the county, Jim ‘Birdie’ Grogan.
East Clare reps in ‘constant battle’ to improve footpaths
An East Clare councillor has said it is “a constant battle to upgrade footpaths” and encouraged the public to stop parking their vehicles on paths.