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Loop Head hemp project the first of its kind in Europe

L-R: Dominc O Shea (Loop Head Together), David Maguire (Wild Atlantic Hemp), Daniel Lyons (Wild Atlantic Hemp), Laura Foley MSc (Hemp4Soil Project Lead), Dr Lena Madden (Technological University of the Shannon) Margaret Cotter (Clare Co. Council) Kate Carmody (Chairperson, Hemp Co-operative Ireland) Dr Kate Randall (University of Essex) Tony Collins (Loop Head Together) Eileen Delaney …

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Aherne points the way for Doonbeg & Kildysart collect first win

By Seamus Hayes

*Veteran Paraic Aherne kicked the winning score as Doonbeg defeated Éire Óg. Doonbeg and St Breckans share top spot in the Cusack Cup, both sides are unbeaten in two games with county champions Éire Óg and Kilmurry Ibrickane yet to register a win.

Housing waiting list in West Clare ‘will take 31 years to clear’ says Kilrush councillor

By Páraic McMahon

*Social housing in Quilty. IT WILL TAKE 31 years to alleviate the social housing waiting list in West Clare, a county councillor has warned.

Shannon Estuary can become ‘economic powerhouse’ – terms of reference published for new taskforce

By Páraic McMahon

THE SHANNON ESTUARY could become “an economic powerhouse,” the Tánaiste has stated following publication of the terms of reference for a taskforce to examine its strengths and identify future opportunities.

Population projections for Clare heighten fear for less post offices & teachers but more sporting amalgamations

By Páraic McMahon

*Action from the Minor B hurling final which was referenced at Clare County Council level. Photograph: Ruth Griffin POPULATION projections for the county as they stand “will be the end of rural Clare,” an elected representative has claimed.

Over €9m in RRDF funding shared between West, North & East Clare since 2018

By Páraic McMahon

*Minister Heather Humphreys at the Vandeleur Walled Gardens in Kilrush. Photograph: Eamon Ward OVER €9m worth of funding from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) has been shared among projects in North, West and East Clare with nothing allocated for South or Mid Clare since 2018.

Population projections for Clare need urgent action

By Páraic McMahon

Population allocations set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES) adopted by the three Regional Assemblies need to be urgently revised, Clare councillors have warned.

Cahill on song as Corofin march into intermediate decider

By Seamus Hayes

*Gearoid Cahill celebrates scoring Corofin’s second goal. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Beaten finalists in 2020, Corofin are one step away from regaining senior status following their comfortable win over O’Currys in the semi-final of the intermediate football championship.

Future uses of former Querrin school building to be debated

By Páraic McMahon

Future uses of the former school building of Querrin NS will be debated at a facilitated workshop next week.

Favourites advance to Clare IFC semi-finals

By Seamus Hayes

The quarter finals of the intermediate football championship at the weekend resulted in wins for the four sides that were tipped to progress to the semi-finals.

Carrigaholt

Loop Head hemp project the first of its kind in Europe

Aherne points the way for Doonbeg & Kildysart collect first win

Housing waiting list in West Clare ‘will take 31 years to clear’ says Kilrush councillor

Shannon Estuary can become ‘economic powerhouse’ – terms of reference published for new taskforce

Population projections for Clare heighten fear for less post offices & teachers but more sporting amalgamations

Over €9m in RRDF funding shared between West, North & East Clare since 2018

Population projections for Clare need urgent action

Cahill on song as Corofin march into intermediate decider

Future uses of former Querrin school building to be debated

Favourites advance to Clare IFC semi-finals

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