Doonbeg must target lasting legacy Irish Open left in Lahinch
*Crowds at the 2019 Irish Open in Lahinch. A LASTING LEGACY left by The Irish Open in Lahinch needs to be replicated in Doonbeg.
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€6.9m allocated to transform Cloister into community space
*The Cloister Building is set for a major redevelopment. ALMOST €7M has been allocated to Clare County Council to transform The Cloister in Ennis to a multi-use community space.
Presidential hopeful Casey criticised for seeking support of deceased Clare councillors
*Peter Casey. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins A BUSINESSMAN hoping to receive a nomination to contest the Presidential election has sought the support of deceased councillors.
‘He didn’t deliver big speeches but got the job done’ – September Council meeting adjourned for ‘gentle giant’ Bill Chambers
*Bill Chambers. WARM TRIBUTES were paid to the late Bill Chambers as elected members of Clare County Council gathered for the first time since his last month.
House Rules: New Council CEO announces structural changes
*Staff and elected members of Clare County Council were briefed of the changes on Monday. STRUCTURAL CHANGES to Clare County Council will put a stronger focus on housing delivery and activation with rural development no longer a standalone directorate.
Recent works in Miltown Malbay has increased level of speeding
RECENT improvements to the road surface leading to Miltown Malbay is leading to more speeding in the locality, a senior engineer has flagged.
Council Chief planning shake-up
*Clare County Council. A SHAKE-UP of the corporate structure of Clare County Council is set to be revealed later this month.
€2m investment planned for Planet in Ennis to include Padel Court, gym & saunas
*Planet Entertainment in Ennis. A €2M investment is to be carried out as part of the redevelopment of the Planet Health Club in Ennis.
Senior Clare tourism officials head for departure gate
*Stephen Hanley (centre) has left his role as General Manager of Clare Tourism East. TWO SENIOR FIGURES within Clare County Council’s tourism branch have stepped down from their roles.
Additions of Ennistymon & Fanore stops can strengthen Burren & Cliffs Explorer in 2026
One of seven buses in Burren and Cliffs Explorer fleet at the Cliffs of Moher Experience. Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNISTYMON and Fanore’s inclusion is among the big learnings for the pilot Burren and Cliffs of Moher Explorer shuttle bus to take on board if it is to become a long-term success in North Clare.