Newmarket-on-Fergus masterplan must have community backing to get off ground
*Photograph: Joe Buckley COMMUNITY INPUT is key to make a mooted masterplan for Newmarket-on-Fergus a success.
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Increasing women’s involvement in politics more than a box-ticking exercise
*Clare’s current female elected representatives (l-r) Cllr Ann Norton, Mayor of Ennis Municipal District; Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy; Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne TD; Cllr Mary Howard; Senator Róisín Garvey; and Cllr Donna McGettigan; pictured with Madeleine Taylor-Quinn (centre), County Clare’s first-ever female TD. Photograph: Eamon Ward Increased female representation at decision-making level will ensure more balanced …
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Future of spectacular Cliffs of Moher coastal walk under threat
FEAR HAS BEEN EXPRESSED on the future of the spectacular Cliffs of Moher coastal walk.
Gloria steps down from CLDC role
A North Clare woman lauded for two decades of deep community work has decided to step down from her role within the Clare Local Development Company.
Biggest challenge for visitors to Kilrush is seeing what town has to offer
*Irene Hamilton. Photograph: Bob Singer Volunteers are needed for a new mobile tourist information office planned for the Kilrush Market Square, which hopes to assist visitors as they enter the gateway to West Clare.
Funding secured to establish Traveller Community Development project
Funding has been secured to establish a Traveller Community Development project in Clare.
Introduction to community energy forms theme of webinar
*Lisdoonvarna’s Theresa O’Donohoe will chair the webinar. An introduction to community energy will be provided for communities, householders and small businesses in the form of an ‘Energy Matters’ webinar on Tuesday.
North Clare group formed to give the area a strategic plan for the future
A group of communities in North Clare have come together to design a roadmap for the strategic regeneration, development and sustainability of the region.
70% of LGBTQ+ community in Clare say they have been discriminated against
The need for increased mental health supports and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community in Clare has been identified through a recent survey conducted by the Clare Public Participation Network (PPN).
Hot chocolate café opens in Tuamgraney
Wilde Irish Chocolates located in East Clare have opened a new hot chocolate café and coffee dock.