Plans for Ennis’ largest housing scheme meet stumbling block
*An artist’s impression of the development from Golf Links Rd. PLANS TO construct the largest single housing development in Ennis have met a stumbling block.
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‘He’s brought millions into East Clare’ – tributes paid to departing top Council official
*Brian McCarthy. Photograph: Eamon Ward. ONE OF Clare County Council’s top officials who has been credited with “bringing millions into East Clare” is leaving the local authority to become a Director of Service with Limerick City and County Council.
Forgotten Lives from Clare’s mother & baby home recounted in new book
*Rita McCarthy. A new book by social historian Rita McCarthy, which recounts the stories of the women and children who were affected by the Clare mother and baby home, will be published and available to the public this Thursday (August 21st).
Kilrush Rugby get green light for walking track & new floodlights
*Kilrush Rugby. KILRUSH RUGBY club have received the go-ahead from Clare County Council to construct a new walking track and floodlights on their grounds.
Extra funding granted for Clare roads but LIS backlog still won’t be cleared
CLARE has received a supplementary allocation of €788,498 under the local improvement scheme (LIS) for rural roads and laneways.
Ennis traders Dunnes with barrier dispute
*Photograph: Barry Sutton A GROUP of Ennis traders took on the might of Dunnes Stores and managed to secure a resolution.
Public reminded not to swim in Doughmore
WEST AND NORTH Clare has recorded an increase in visitors with the fine weather over recent days with the public reminded to stay safe when enjoying the county’s coastline and waterways.
Crowe’s plans for Cratloe home rejected following appeal as long-running family dispute continues
*Cathal Crowe TD (FF). Photograph: John Mangan PLANS to build a home in Heathmount, Cratloe have failed for the Crowe family for a third time.
Lidl’s appeal to build Ennistymon store is rejected
LIDL’s appeal to construct a two-storey foodstore on the Lahinch Rd in Ennistymon has been rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála.
External appearance of The Waterfront to be improved as CPO process continues
*Painting commences on The Waterfront in Kilkee. Photograph: Gene Clohessy KILKEE’s Waterfront building remains the subject of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) by Clare County Council, the acquisition continues with works ongoing this summer to improve the external appearance of the property.