Absence of ‘proper wastewater treatment’ leading to demise of rural villages – Cooney
Failure to install ‘adequate infrastructure’ in Clare’s rural communities will accelerate their demise, local councillors have warned.
Clarecastle
Work on upgrade to Clarecastle sewerage infrastructure to begin in January
An upgrade to the sewerage infrastructure in Clarecastle is due to begin at the start of January.
Fitzgerald’s contract queried by Clare clubs
Clare clubs have queried the duration of the contract for county secretary Pat Fitzgerald.
Time running out to enter Upcycling Christmas Challenge
Only a few days remain to enter the Upcycling Christmas Challenge organised by Clare County Council.
Five Clare areas continue to release raw sewage into the environment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released their Urban Wastewater Treatment report for 2019, citing five Clare towns that continued to release raw sewage into the environment by the end of the year.
Top psychology award for Ennis’ Suzanne
Ennis resident Dr. Suzanne Parkinson has been presented with the 2020 Psychological Society Award for Contribution to Professional Practice Psychology.
Carey apologises for engaging with ‘misogynistic’ tweet
A Clare TD has apologised for liking a “disrespectful” tweet regarding a female colleague.
Increased footfall at Ballybeg heightens need for completed footpaths
Increased pedestrian activity and footfall at Ballybeg has led to the need for improved footpaths, elected representatives have said.
Murphy seeks provision of funding in Council Budget for masterplan along Shannon Estuary Way
A Clarecastle councillor has led the call for funding to be set aside for the development of a comprehensive masterplan along the Shannon Estuary way in Clare County Council’s upcoming Budget.
Court ruling backs eviction for Ennis illegal encampment
The Court of Appeal have supported a High Court decision that will result in forthcoming evictions from an illegal encampment in Ennis.