One West Clare parish to get the Lahinch paint treatment in 2020
One location in West Clare will be the beneficiary in the 2020 Town and Village paint scheme.
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Covid-19 effect ‘reasonable’ on Clare business but ‘could be as catastrophic as 2008 recession’
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly There has been a “relatively easonable” short-term impact on business in Clare since the outbreak of coronavirus however the long-term effect “has the potential to be as catastrophic for business as the Lehman collapse,” one hotelier has warned.
‘We cannot bite our tongue anymore’ – environmental groups defend right to protest
Environmentalists in Clare have hit out at comments by Cllr Cathal Crowe (FF) that they should refrain from “hijacking” positive events and instead work side by side with the County Council.
‘Fear of God’ put into Ennis pedestrians & cyclists
Cyclists and drivers in Ennis have had “the fear of God” put into them while Ireland is suffering from “car addiction”, a recent discussion on traffic calming measures heard.
Ring of Clare Cycle bringing 4000 visitors to the county
4,000 visitors will descend upon the county this weekend as the SKODA Ring of Clare cycle pedals into town.
Shannon grass cutting contractors to be kept under pressure
*Photograph: Shannon Tidy Towns Contractors hired by Clare County Council to carry out maintenance work across the county have been warned that they may not receive payment for their work if it is not conducted to standard.
Shannon Airport’s lack of marketing during Irish Open ‘an incredible failure’
*Shane Lowry hitting off on the twelfth tee during the first round of the 2019 DDF Irish Open at Lahinch. Photograph: Brian Arthur Shannon Airport’s lack of presence and marketing during The DDF Irish Open at Lahinch has been questioned and criticised as “an incredible failure”.
‘One hell of a clean-up needed’ as 35 caravans depart Skehanagh
“An unmerciful mess” has been left behind at Skehanagh following the departure of up to 35 caravans that had been illegally located close to the M18.
Irish Open buzz to benefit Lahinch businesses for years to come
*Lahinch. Photograph: Martin Connolly For a new business, having your location broadcast across the world months after re-opening plus welcoming 100,000 visitors to the area is the stuff of dreams, for Brid and John O’Meara of Lahinch Coast Hotel it was the reality.
Memorable Irish Open at Lahinch capped off by sell-out weekend crowds
*2019 DDF Irish Open Winner, Jon Rahm. Photograph: Getty Images Weekend crowds attending the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club reached maximum capacity emulating the 2012 event at Royal Portrush Golf Club by selling out on Saturday and Sunday.