More toilet facilities needed as visitors to Clare grow
Temporary toilet facilities and additional parking needs to be sourced for popular attractions and walking trails in the county, Clare councillors have said.
Ballyalla
Brendan honoured as Life Governor of Water Safety Ireland
Clarecastle’s Brendan McGrath was recently honoured as a Life Governor of Water Safety Ireland at their annual awards ceremony for his contribution to life saving education.
‘Connecting & co-creating’ Ennis project submitted to NTA
*Photograph: John Mangan With funding guaranteed for a new walk and cycle way linking Ennis and Clarecastle, a fresh appeal for a blueway from Clarecastle to Ballyalla has been lodged.
‘Open the wallets to acquire Rocky Rd’ say Ennis councillors
Value for money must be evident if Clare County Council are to purchase the Rocky Road, a senior officer with the local authority has said.
Over-hanging branches in Ballyalla Grove brought into focus
Landowners are to be reminded of their responsibility to stop hedgerows from obstructing public roads and footpaths within the environs of the Ennis Municipal District.
Clare farmhouse appears on Home of the Year
RTÉ’s Home of the Year will not be naming a Co Clare winner this year
‘I would rather look at boulders than caravans’ – Ennis councillors oppose removal of rocks at Ballyalla
Ennis councillors voiced their opposition to the removal of boulders from Ballyalla prompting a former Mayor of Clare to withdraw his motion.
Derelict stone building under consideration as future changing room for Ballyalla swimmers
Consideration is to be given to the development of a swimming shelter at Ballyalla Lake.
Potential of passing bay mooted for Drumcliffe Rd
A “gentle balance” is applied by Clare County Council with improvements to local roads which may not be able to facilitate a large increase in traffic if measures such as passing bays are introduced.
Myatts keep spark alive with Candles With Character
IN A YEAR which has witnessed major disruptions to events such as weddings, christenings and funerals, a family-run candle company has defied the odds by prospering.