Quin staircase ‘a general nuisance’ as fresh calls made for its removal
*It is not possible to access the staircase via the local primary school in Quin. A QUIN staircase has been labelled as “a general nuisance” amid calls for its removal.
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Sustainable Development Goal week opens events across Clare
Launching SDG Week 2024 were (l-r): Pat Dowling, Chief Executive; Alan Farrell, Director of Service; Morgan Lahiffe, Climate Action Coordinator and staff of Clare County Council. Also photographed are: Samantha McCarthy, Healthy County Co-Ordinator; Karen Foley, Environmental Awareness Officer; Dara Dever, Community Climate Action Officer; Carol Gleeson, Manager, Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global …
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East Clare ‘seriously depleted’ of Council maintenance staff
*Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF) once again flagged the lack of Council staff in East Clare. Photograph: Eamon Ward EAST CLARE is “seriously depleted” of maintenance staff working for Clare County Council.
Fifth annual Michael Cusack honours founder of the GAA from Carron
*Crowds gather at the 2023 Michael Cusack Day at the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre in Carron. Photograph Eamon Ward. AS THE 140th anniversary of the Gaelic Athletic Association draws closer, the birthplace of the organisation’s founder is preparing to host a commemorative day in his honour.
Council getting the ‘two fingers’ from overnight campers in Mountshannon
*Overnight camping in Mountshannon. “DRONE videos” are being sent from parts of East Clare in areas where camping is prohibited encouraging people to bring their tents and pitch up, a county councillor has claimed.
‘There will never be the likes of PJ Kelly again’
*PJ Kelly is lifted shoulder high after his election in 2019. Photograph: Martin Connnolly TRIBUTES have been paid across the political divide to the late PJ Kelly (FF), a former Mayor of Clare and county councillor for fifty years.
Councillors seek to upgrade recycling centres to one stop shop
CONFIDENCE has been expressed by Clare’s councillors that recycling centres in the county are in line for an upgrade.
‘No doctor could prescribe the joy they have brought’ – Clare hurlers to be honoured
*Shane O’Donnell lifts the Liam MacCarthy. Photograph: Tom Micks A CIVIC reception is on the cards for the All-Ireland winning Clare hurlers, the Mayor of Clare has said while plans are in place to fundraise for a team holiday.
Councillors vote to keep highest rate of property tax in Clare for another five years
*The vote was held at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council. CLARE’S local property tax will remain at the highest rate after the majority of elected representatives agreed to retain it at fifteen percent above the standard rate for the next five years.
Teddy Trek to see Gardaí raise funds for Little Blue Heroes
GARDAÍ from the Clare and Tipperary Garda Division are to undertake a teddy trek at the end of this month in aid of Little Blue Heroes.