Clare county council Archives

€25,000 hedge cutting scheme launched for County Clare

*Rural hedgerows in County Clare || Credit: Barry O’Loughlin A €25,000 SCHEME has been launched to support landowners and community groups in cutting roadside hedgerows across Clare. Clare County Council is inviting applications to its Community Hedge Cutting Grant Scheme, which aims to support hedge maintenance along the local road network while promoting biodiversity-friendly practices. …

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Dromoland Castle seeks planning for new golf maintenance hub

By Paige Foley

*Photograph: Brian Morrisson DROMOLAND Castle Holdings Limited has lodged plans for a new purpose-built golf maintenance hub at the Dromoland Castle Estate in Newmarket-on-Fergus. The proposed development would provide space for golf course maintenance, workshops, storage and staff facilities at the estate’s existing farmyard. The plans include a new maintenance yard, parking for 35 staff cars, including …

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‘West Clare is diminishing every day’ as calls grow for planning changes

By Paige Foley

Photograph: Quilty Village by Ann O’Connell || Inset: Cathaoirleach for the West Clare MD Cllr Michael Shannon (FF) WEST Clare councillors have called for new national rural housing guidelines to be brought into effect as quickly as possible, amid concerns that current planning rules are contributing to the decline of rural communities.

New proposal seeks greater role for Kilrush students in local decision-making

By Paige Foley

Kilrush Town Hall || Inset: Cllr Ian Lynch YOUNG people in Kilrush could be given a greater say in shaping the future of their town under a new proposal supported by Clare County Council.

Planning sought for new Adult Day Services Hub in Shannon

By Paige Foley

PLANS have been lodged for the change of use of a commercial building in Shannon to an Adult Day Services Hub operated by Enable Ireland Disability Services.

‘We can’t turn a blind eye’ – Traffic calming sought outside Tulla GAA grounds

By Paige Foley

TRAFFIC calming measures have been sought outside Tulla GAA amid ongoing concerns over speeding and pedestrian safety.

Major aircraft maintenance facility proposed for Shannon Airport

By Paige Foley

A MAJOR new aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility has been proposed for Shannon Airport, with plans lodged for a new hangar building, staff accommodation and associated infrastructure. Wonderlight Ltd has submitted a planning application to Clare County Council for the development at Lindbergh Avenue and Earhart Avenue, Shannon Airport. The development would include the …

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