9 Clare beaches retain coveted Blue Flag
Nine Clare beaches have retained their Blue Flag for 2020 while Kilrush Marina has been recognised for the first time in 15 years.
Fanore
‘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.
‘Teenagers biggest worry is plastic being dumped in the sea’ – calls for controlled plastic waste collection
Calls for a controlled plastic waste collection systems at “key waterways and strategic locations” in the county are not in the “immediate plans” of the local authority.
Clare ‘a beautiful & dramatic backdrop’ for new RTÉ/BBC drama Smother
*Action from the South of Ireland Golf Championship in Lahinch. Photograph: Brian Arthur Co Clare has been hailed as a “beautiful and dramatic backdrop” for Smother, a RTÉ and BBC Studios drama which is currently being filmed in parts of North Clare.
County St Patricks Day parade cancelled
*Photograph: Eamon Ward St Patrick’s Day parades across Co Clare are to be cancelled following the decision by elected representatives to be postpone the county parade.
Fanore beachcomber looking to find owner of family jewellery
A North Clare beachcomber is seeking the assistance of the general public in returning a sentimental family item.
Wait is over on Ballycartoon Productions latest short film
North Clare production company, Ballycartoon Productions recently screened their latest short-film at the Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival.
Wild Atlantic Walkway would bring major benefits to Clare – Carey
A number of coastal walks in North and West Clare could benefit from the success of the Wild Atlantic Way, one Clare TD has said.
Saoirse Kennedy-Hill remembered in Co Clare
Condolences have been expressed and memories retold in North Clare this week following the death of Saoirse Kennedy-Hill, granddaughter of former US Senator Robert F Kennedy.
Locals feel ‘disconnected’ from Cliffs of Moher
*The Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A disconnect” exists between Clare’s premier tourist attraction and those living in close proximity to it.