Local submission ‘may delay’ Tulla social housing
*Photograph: Tulla Tidy Towns A planned delivery of 22 social housing units in Tulla is facing a potential delay.
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Clare may be used as pilot in Sport Ireland facilities audit
*Tim Smythe Park. Photograph: Clare County Council Clare is in line to be trialled as a pilot in an audit of facilities to be carried out by Sport Ireland.
Comhaltas want to rebrand Fleadh Nua to Fleadh Down in Ennis
*Doireann Glacken and Donal Cullinan playing music in Knox’s Bar at the Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan in Ennis. Photograph by Eamon Ward Comhaltas are proposing to rebrand the Fleadh Nua festival.
‘Brexit can work to Moneypoint’s advantage’ – PJ Kelly
Clare’s longest serving councillor has declared all members of the County Council both elected representatives and staff were “asleep at the wheel” with regard to planning Moneypoint’s future.
Donna McGettigan selected to take Council seat of Mike McKee
*Donna McGettigan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Donna McGettigan will take the place of Mike McKee on Clare County Council.
‘Communities split’ by masts
Caution has been issued by elected representatives with consideration for ‘the health of future generations’ and that ‘communities could be split’ if masts are to be erected in parts of the county.
‘Social housing residents should not be pulled from rural areas’
*Social housing in Feakle. Up to 150 dwellings in six different parts of Clare are being investigated for ownership to determine future uses.
‘Respect has gone out the gate at Clare Abbey Graveyard’
Instances of vandalism at Clare Abbey are continuing with one headstone recently damaged for the third time.
Renaming Mid-West as the Shannon region would benefit Airport & tourism
To bring more promotional benefits to the area the Mid-West region needs to be renamed the Shannon region, one councillor has stated.
Opt rural – details being finalised on pilot resettlement scheme
*Labasheeda. Photograph: Páraic McMahon Work is underway on a pilot resettlement scheme that will entice more people to live in rural parts of Co Clare.