Future uses of Killaloe Courthouse to be explored
OPEN consultation on the potential future uses of Killaloe Courthouse will take place this week.
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‘Our local, human & social values are threatened’ – Fr Bohan among opponents to Lidl’s plans for Sixmilebridge
*Fr Harry Bohan. Photograph: Eamon Ward PROMINENT CLARE priest, Fr Harry Bohan has expressed fears for local retailers in Sixmilebridge in response to plans by German discount giant, Lidl to construct a new store there.
Council stall Clare GAA’s redevelopment plans for Caherlohan
*Caherlohan. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL has stalled plans by Clare GAA to expand and redevelop the county’s GAA Centre of Excellence due to concerns over the EU protected Lesser Horseshoe Bat.
Dooley seeks stronger laws to stop illegal encampments
*Senator Timmy Dooley (FF). Photograph: John Mangan A CLARE SENATOR has called for laws to be strengthened to stop illegal encampments, following the emergence of a new encampment in Ennis.
Road realignment & safety enhancements by Scariff NS has targeted completion by end of school holidays
*Scariff NS. PROPOSED road realignment and pedestrian safety enhancements in the vicinity of Scariff NS at Fossabeg are to proceed.
€808k allocation for Clare grounds under Community Climate Action Programme
26 groups in Clare will be funded under the Community Climate Action Programme with the county securing an allocation of over €800,000.
Ham radio operators in tune with the Wild Atlantic Way at Loop Head
*Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club members Derek and Alan operating in Loop Head Lighthouse using voice communication as part of the 26th annual International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (ILLW). Photo Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club. A group of amateur radio operators from across the Mid-West Region will mark the 170th anniversary of Loop Head Lighthouse this weekend.
Council given go-ahead to lodge planning for Kilkee flood relief scheme
APPROVAL has been given to Clare County Council by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to submit a planning application for the Kilkee flood relief scheme.
Shannon councillors seek dedicated social media space
*Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF), Cllr David Griffin (FF), Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF) and Cllr Tony Mulcahy (FG). Photograph: Joe Buckley A DEDICATED social media space for activities within the Shannon Municipal District has been requested by a Sinn Féin councillor.
Trail to Tuamgraney to commence next year
WORKS to link Tuamgraney with an existing 12km walking trail from Killaloe to Ogonnelloe are to commence next year