Staycation crowds a timely lift for Clare economy
*Wind surfers in Fanore. Clare’s attraction as one of the country’s leading staycation destinations is what the local economy needed, a county councillor has stressed.
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Clare GAA seek to make Cloister a commercial car park
Clare GAA have lodged plans with the planning authority to make the Cloister Car Park a commercial car park.
30 projects progressing in Key Strategic Plan for West Clare MD
Thirty projects have been identified as key works within the West Clare Municipal District as part of its Plan of Strategic Projects.
Accessibility works to be carried out at Newmarket-on-Fergus library
Works to improve accessibility access are to be carried out at William Smith O’Brien Public Library in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Clare councillors seek global ban on fracking
Almost a decade on from becoming the first local authority in the country to introduce a ban on fracking, Clare County Council has now called on the Government to introduce a global ban.
‘A disgraceful plan’ – councillors slam Shannon Town Masterplan
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Public consultation for the Draft Shannon Town Masterplan closes tomorrow (Friday) with strong criticism aired about its contents by elected representatives.
‘People of Clare deserve more than social media interaction’ – Garrihy criticises engagement for Co Development Plan
*Cllr Joe Garrihy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Strong criticism has been voiced by North and West Clare councillors over the local authority’s interaction with communities on the County Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
Clare’s pyrite problems will be put to Minister O’Brien during county visit
Clare’s pyrite problem is to be highlighted to the Minister for Housing when he undertakes a visit to the county this Friday.
Ongoing ban on visitors at A&E ‘disgraceful’
Clare councillors have voiced concern with the ongoing ban on visitors at the emergency department in University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
Study of East Burren parishes to be considered to progress more projects
Greater cohesion is needed when it comes to planning projects in East Burren parishes with calls made for a study to be undertaken in order to secure funding and progress developments in the area.