‘Shock & sadness in Cratloe’ following sudden deaths of two residents over Christmas period
*Chrissie Madigan. CRATLOE village was dealt with a double dose of heartbreak over the Christmas period with the sudden deaths of two popular residents.
Cratloe Woods
Absence of Clare forest parks from €1.2m scheme questioned
Clare’s absence from a €1.2m scheme for recreation facilities and outdoor tourism in forest parks and Coillte sites has been flagged by one of the county’s four TDs.
No parking signs to be erected adjacent to Cratloe Woods entrance
*Photograph: Patrick Thomas Howard Gallows Hill is to have ‘no parking’ signs erected adjacent to Cratloe Woods following representations by local councillors.
Connection with nature improving well-being in Clare
A connection with nature experienced by the people of Clare is improving well-being according to the County’s Heritage Officer with new biodiversity sites to be developed in Ennis and Shannon.
Dedicated space to let dogs off their lead would alleviate rate of fouling – Shannon councillors
A planning application may be required if a dedicated space for off lead dogs was created in Co Clare.
Aoibhín’s Top 5: Places to picnic in Clare
We’ve been blessed with the recent good weather and it’s the perfect excuse for a picnic. With this in mind, Love Clare columnist with The Clare Echo, Aoibhín Garrihy picked her top five places to picnic in the county. Try out one of Aoibhín’s recommendations for yourself and be sure to let us know how you get …
