Kilrush community urged to have their say on next use of Mars Cinema
FUTURE uses for the old Mars cinema are to be discussed at a walk-in clinic in Kilrush next Thursday.
Clare county council
Shannon has a ‘serious problem’ with trees
*Photograph: Joe Buckley SHANNON’s population is ageing and so are its trees, a county councillor pointed out.
Growing population base strengthens calls for additional playgrounds in Ennis
*Photograph: John Mangan ADDITIONAL playgrounds are needed across Ennis and surrounding areas, elected representatives have said
Ex Clare People journalist Gallagher appointed to head up Council’s communications
*Claire Gallagher (second from left) alongside Mark Dunphy, Caimin Jones and Páraic McMahon. AWARD winning journalist, Claire Gallagher has been appointed to head up the communications section with Clare County Council.
Sustainable Development Goal week opens events across Clare
Launching SDG Week 2024 were (l-r): Pat Dowling, Chief Executive; Alan Farrell, Director of Service; Morgan Lahiffe, Climate Action Coordinator and staff of Clare County Council. Also photographed are: Samantha McCarthy, Healthy County Co-Ordinator; Karen Foley, Environmental Awareness Officer; Dara Dever, Community Climate Action Officer; Carol Gleeson, Manager, Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global …
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East Clare ‘seriously depleted’ of Council maintenance staff
*Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF) once again flagged the lack of Council staff in East Clare. Photograph: Eamon Ward EAST CLARE is “seriously depleted” of maintenance staff working for Clare County Council.
‘Saint Peter better be versed on planning before he meets PJ Kelly’
*The coffin of PJ Kelly is carried from Our Lady of The Wayside Church in Lissycasey. Photograph: Tom Micks SAINT PETER will need to be well versed on planning with the pending arrival of retired councillor and former Chairman of Clare County Council, PJ Kelly (FF) to the pearly gates.
Council getting the ‘two fingers’ from overnight campers in Mountshannon
*Overnight camping in Mountshannon. “DRONE videos” are being sent from parts of East Clare in areas where camping is prohibited encouraging people to bring their tents and pitch up, a county councillor has claimed.
Biodiversity study sought for Corrovorrin River
*Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle (SF). Photograph: Chris Copley AN APPEAL has made for a biodiversity study and action plan to be carried out for the Corrovorrin River.
‘There will never be the likes of PJ Kelly again’
*PJ Kelly is lifted shoulder high after his election in 2019. Photograph: Martin Connnolly TRIBUTES have been paid across the political divide to the late PJ Kelly (FF), a former Mayor of Clare and county councillor for fifty years.