Council down €1.3m on parking fees
A loss of income in the region of €1.3m has been estimated by officials within Clare County Council over the absence of parking fees during COVID-19.
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‘Ready for the challenge’ – Joe Garrihy elected Chair of West Clare MD
Just over twelve months after becoming a county councillor for the first time, Cllr Joe Garrihy (FG) has been elected as Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District.
‘We’ve nothing to fall back on’ – West Clare reps fearful reliance on tourism will prove costly
Swift movement at a national level is needed to sustain the future of North and West Clare, areas which are heavily reliant on tourism.
Hotel Doolin stop free meals service due to lack of funding
Hotel Doolin has had to call a halt to its local meal delivery service having struggled to receive any funding to support it.
‘Fear of uncertainty to continue’ for Clare businesses
*O’Connell Square 70% of businesses not currently trading in Clare have laid off staff, according to a COVID-19 survey published today (Tuesday).
Body found in search for missing Clare man
*The late Michael Healy A body was found on Friday in the search for missing Michael Healy.
‘One of the best’ – David Woodford’s passing leaves void in Ennis & Clare
*David Woodford. One of Ennis’ most well-known and universally popular businessmen, David Woodford has died.
Missing persons appeal for man last seen in Doolin on Tuesday
A missing persons appeal has been launched in North Clare.
‘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.
New date fixed for Darkness into Light
Darkness into Light will be taking place in October for the first time.