Almost €6m allocated for active travel projects in Clare
Close to €6m has been allocated for active travel funding for cycling and walking infrastructure projects in Co Clare.
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Connolly students get to grips with climate change
Connolly N.S. recently unveiled their Climate Change artwork funded by the Clare Arts Office in association with their Artist in Schools Programme.
‘One of the greats’ – tributes extended to legendary Chris Droney
As Clare mourns the loss of one of its greatest musicians in Chris Droney, The Clare Echo’s Páraic McMahon gets the views of other leading musicians and broadcasters in the county on the contribution made to our culture and society by the Bellharbour native.
‘A confusing contradictory mess’ – Government slammed as restrictions tightened
Mixed-messaging is among one of the biggest complaints landed at Ministers and health officials following the unveiling of “tightened restrictions” on Tuesday.
Ennis Tidy Towns receive most funds from €54k allocation for Clare groups
44 Tidy Towns groups in Co Clare have been allocated a combined €54,000 which they will be able to use despite the cancellation of this year’s competition.
Water ‘saga’ finally over on Kilmaley/Inagh group scheme
*Agnes O’Malley getting water from Kilmaley Church. Photograph: John Mangan A seven week ‘do not drink’ water notice has been lifted on the county’s largest group water scheme.
‘There is never a perfect time for anything’ – Dunphy departs Council role
*Mark Dunphy pictured with President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins in Ennis. Mark Dunphy has departed his role as Clare County Council’s Head of Communications to establish his own company.
Over 2000 Clare homes warned not to drink water
A ‘do not drink’ water notice has been issued to 2000 homes in Clare.
‘One of a kind’ tributes paid to the late Kieran Harvey
*Kieran Harvey. Photograph: Willie O’Reilly (Burren Eye Photography) Personnel involved with Ladies Football and Community Games in Clare and further afield have been plunged into mourning following the death of Kieran Harvey after a short illness.
Woulfe will continue to huff and puff as a voice of rural Clare
*Joseph Woulfe. Photograph: Martin Connolly Joseph Woulfe’s first entry into politics caused quite the stir with the Quilty farmer coming 184 votes shy of causing the shock of the election.