Swimming ban issued for Ballyalla Lake due to thunder storms
A do not swim notice has been issued for Ballyalla Lake with the thunder storms causing an increase in bacteria at the location on the outskirts of Ennis.
Clare county council
‘Local businesses are the backbone of our economy’ – calls made for commercial rates to be frozen
A freeze of commercial rates in Co Clare is needed to allow businesses preserve their future, elected representatives have said.
‘Come out the other end we shall’ – Dowling says Clare will recover from COVID-19
Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling has warned that “difficult decisions” will have to made to help the county recover from COVID-19.
Shannon tailbacks to be examined when traffic levels return to normal
Tailbacks on the one of the main roads serving the town of Shannon need to be addressed, local representatives have stressed.
9 Clare beaches retain coveted Blue Flag
Nine Clare beaches have retained their Blue Flag for 2020 while Kilrush Marina has been recognised for the first time in 15 years.
3% reduction in homelessness numbers in Mid-West from January to April
A slight decrease in Clare’s homelessness figures were recorded in April.
Clare’s soon-to-be published tourism strategy forced into last minute changes
Clare’s tourism strategy that has been over 18 months in the making has been forced to make a last-minute update on account of the current global pandemic.
GREEN CLARE: Swifts habitually nesting in Ennis & East Clare
The Clare Swift Survey 2020 takes place this summer in an auspicious communal effort to protect the common swift that makes a home for itself in the West of Ireland each summer.
Digital hubs to be pushed in Clare to aid remote working
Extra emphasis is to be placed on utilising digital hubs in Co Clare in an attempt to aid more individuals working remotely during COVID-19.
Public toilets at beaches to be staffed by Council
A plan is to be finalised by Clare County Council before public toilets at beaches across the county can reopen.