*Photograph: John Mangan
KILKEE experienced a quite summer on the business front but a busy one regarding illegal camping, elected representatives have claimed.
Officials from Clare County Council and An Garda Síochána are to meet and facilitate an evening session.
Acting senior executive officer in the West Clare Municipal District, Colette Costelloe explained that the aim of the meeting was “to address concerns of the community in advance of the 2025 season”.
An appeal for the meeting to be convened was made by Cllr Ian Lynch (IND) who wanted the “management of illegal camping in Kilkee” to be discussed.
Speaking at a sitting of the West Clare MD, Cllr Lynch commented, “While it has been a quite summer season in Kilkee, there has been anti-social behaviour with illegal camping”. He outlined, “The residents and businesses in Kilkee are feeling frustrated”.
Voicing her support, Cllr Rita McInerney (FF) flagged, “there is a great group of people businesses and locals keeping in contact with each other and keeping them informed, they did very well over the summer when there was any issues”.
