Road outside Kilcrona Burial Ground ‘badly in need of repair’
A road approaching a burial ground in South-West Clare is “badly in need of repair,” the most recent meeting of the West Clare Municipal District heard.
Gabriel Keating
Kilmihil homeowner ‘losing piers’ due to road condition
Pier damage has occurred on multiple occasions to a Kilmihil homeowner due to the condition of the R484, a West Clare representative has claimed.
Potential move of Council meetings to mornings must not turn off potential candidates
A North Clare councillor has cautioned that any potential change to the times of meetings must not “disenfranchise” prospective representatives from stepping forward.
Rahona River assessment hindered by insufficient resources
Insufficient resources will prevent an assessment of the hydrology of rivers in the West Clare Municipal District.
Absence of ‘proper wastewater treatment’ leading to demise of rural villages – Cooney
Failure to install ‘adequate infrastructure’ in Clare’s rural communities will accelerate their demise, local councillors have warned.
Cratloe’s Chaplin elected Clare GAA Chairman
Cratloe’s Jack Chaplin has been elected as the new Chairperson of Clare GAA.
‘Discrepancy’ surrounds funds allocated for Kilrush footpaths and works completed
A “discrepancy” exists with the amount of money allocated for footpath improvements in Kilrush and works completed, a local representative has claimed.
Failure to complete Loop Head coastal pathway in 8 years ‘an indictment’
Completion of a coastal pathway at Loop Head is seen as “an absolute necessity” to the protection of the area as one councillor criticised how plans have been left sitting “for years”.
Tullaher Bog identified as site to increase visitor dwell time in Clare
An area described as a unique piece of landscape has been pinpointed as a potential visitor experience site to encourage a longer dwell time for tourists in Clare whilst promoting wellness tourism.
West Clare reps call for planning contributions to be lowered in rural areas
Positive discrimination towards rural Clare in the guise of reduced planning contributions has been put forward by West Clare representatives as a means of tackling population decline.
