‘Ridiculous’ amount of repairs needed from Cooraclare to Kilrush Rd
Amount of repairs required on the R483 from Kilrush to Cooraclare have been labelled “ridiculous” by one county councillor.
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Works to begin on replacement of Miltown Malbay watermains in November
Works to replace the old watermain from Miltown Malbay to Mullagh are set to begin in November.
Ban on inflatable toys to be implemented at Clare beaches
Inflatable toys are to be banned from Clare beaches, rivers and lakes.
Dredging rivers not the answer to flooding in Clare say Council
Leading environmental officials in Clare County Council have warned that the dredging of all rivers in the county will not necessarily alleviate potential flooding problems.
‘Irish Water a pure disaster to deal with’ – West Clare councillors
Irish Water have been described as “a pure disaster to deal with” by West Clare councillors.
Irish Water to be pressed to prioritise Miltown Malbay works
Criticism with the “layers of bureaucracy” in Irish Water have been voiced by North-West Clare councillors, while it has been confirmed that the proposed replacement of the old watermain from Miltown Malbay to Mullagh will commence during the first quarter of 2021.
‘Unacceptable conditions’ at Fanore Beach despite Council review
Conditions at Fanore Beach remain ‘unacceptable’ despite the completion of a review and management report at the site by Clare County Council’s environment section.
‘Loop Head pilot project can create more jobs than Moneypoint did’
*Moneypoint. Photograph: Fergal Clohessy If used properly Just Transition funding can “create as many if not more local jobs for West Clare than Moneypoint ever did,” an elected representative has claimed.
Ballyvaughan among 5 locations where plans for new sewerage schemes are progressing
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Plans are being progressed for new sewerage schemes in Ballyvaughan, Clarecastle, Kilkee, Kilrush and Liscannor.
Poor Ennis air quality leaving asthmatics breathless
Asthmatics are “struggling to breathe” at times due to the poor air quality in Clare’s county town.