Brian Ború Bridge to open in Killaloe next week
KILLALOE’s new bridge is to be named after Brian Ború.
Alan O’Callaghan
Camogie skort debate raised in Council Chamber
ONGOING controversy surrounding the wearing of skorts in camogie was raised within the Chamber of Clare County Council this week.
Mary McAleese named as Honorary Patron of Michael Cusack Centre
*Mary McAleese at the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre. Photograph: Eamon Ward. FORMER President of Ireland Dr. Mary McAleese has been officially announced as Honorary Patron of the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre, the birthplace of the founder of the GAA.
Burren Slow Food Festival simmers for twentieth run
*Burren Oysters. Photograph: Eamon Ward IRELAND’s longest-running slow food festival returns to the Burren for its twentieth year.
Clare ‘always suffering on health front’ – Cllrs seek Dáil committee to examine emergency response times
*Greater funding of the National Ambulance Service has been sought in Clare. CO CLARE is ‘always suffering on the health front’ prompting councillors to seek the establishment of a Dáil committee to fully review emergency first response care for Clare residents.
Daly’s appointment as Council Chief Executive ratified
Gordon Daly. Photograph: Eamon Ward. TUAMGRANEY’S Gordon Daly’s appointment as Chief Executive of Clare County Council has been ratified by elected members of the local authority.
Clare becomes first county in Ireland certified as sustainable tourism destination
*Moylussa. CO CLARE is the first county in Ireland to be certified as a sustainable tourism destination.
Almost half of councillors fail to attend Ennis 2040 briefing
*Mayor of Clare, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) criticised those questioning the Ennis 2040 plans. ALMOST HALF of Clare’s county councillors were absent for Monday’s behind closed doors workshop discussing the future of the Ennis 2040 strategy.
Shannon Bridge Crossing & R494 upgrade on target for mid-2025 completion
*The new bridge between Killaloe and Ballina lit up for the first time. COMPLETION targets for one of the biggest infrastructural projects in East Clare are on track to be met.
Clare tourism operators come together to address sector challenges
*Photograph: Eamon Ward. CONTINUED collaboration and developing new initiatives committing to the local tourism industry were explored at a recent networking event.
