Clare county council

Contract signed for 20 unit Ennis social housing development

By Páraic McMahon

*Pictured at Áras Contae an Chláir following the appointment of contractors for the construction of a new social housing scheme in Gort Road, Ennis, Co. Clare are, Front Row seated (left to right): Jason Murphy, Director of Service, Social Development Directorate; Noeleen Fitzgerald, Deputy Chief Executive; Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach; Patrick Gardiner, Managing Director, Coolsivna Construction …

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Councillors vote to keep highest rate of property tax in Clare for another five years

By Páraic McMahon

*The vote was held at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council. CLARE’S local property tax will remain at the highest rate after the majority of elected representatives agreed to retain it at fifteen percent above the standard rate for the next five years.

Reopening of Crusheen rail station has estimated market of 1,700 commuters & economic value of €25m

By Páraic McMahon

WHEELS are beginning to be put in motion for the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station with an estimated market of 1,700 commuters and students in the catchment.

‘Serious issues with Hogweed in Shannonbanks’

By Páraic McMahon

*Councillors in the Shannon MD debated the matter. HOGWEED’s spread across South-East Clare needs to be got to grips with, elected representatives have stressed.

Community information clinics for Kilkee & Kilrush

By Páraic McMahon

COMMUNITY information clinics will take place in Kilkee and Kilrush on Wednesday.

Hedge cutting scheme launched in Clare

By Páraic McMahon

COMMUNITIES and groups in Clare have been encouraged to apply for grants under a hedge cutting scheme.

Potential community use of vacant buildings in Ennis town centre to be examined

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: John Mangan VACANT and under-utilised heritage and historic buildings in Ennis town centre are to be examined for potential community use.

Moyasta signs ‘gone missing’

By Páraic McMahon

SIGNS warning of black spots by Moyasta have gone missing, a West Clare councillor has claimed.

Heritage event for Hastings Cottage

By Páraic McMahon

How a dwelling house would have been constructed in centuries gone by will be explained at a Heritage Week event jointly organised by Dúchas na Sionna and the Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society this Sunday (August 25th).

Council serve regulatory & enforcement notices over Clancy Park encampment

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: John Mangan ENFORCEMENT notices have been issued by Clare County Council following the emergence of a new illegal encampment in Clancy Park.