‘One project won’t resolve the issues facing Kilrush’
*A vacant commercial premises which was formerly Londis in Kilrush. KILRUSH NEEDS TO be included as a priority for town centre first projects, a former Mayor of the West Clare town has said.
Ian Lynch
Council’s 2023 Budget of €151.8m adopted with commercial rates unaffected but community grants cut
*A special meeting was held on Friday to adapt the Budget. A €151.8M BUDGET has been adopted by Clare County Council
Movement sought to bring DAC off the shelf for Kilrush Marina & appoint BDO
*Kilrush Marina. SWIFT MOVEMENT is needed to appoint a business development officer to maximise the potential of the maritime training college in Kilrush.
Introduction of parking charges mooted for Spa town
PARKING CHARGES are under consideration for Lisdoonvarna.
‘Irish Water & TII will have to be dragged in kicking & screaming to find Miltown Malbay solution’
ORGANISATIONS LIKE Irish Water and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will have to be pulled “kicking and screaming” into the county to progress projects in North-West Clare.
‘There’s something in the water’ – Lahinch & Ennistymon hindered from future development
*Christmas Day swimmers in Lahinch. Photograph: John Mangan LAHINCH and Ennistymon are “years away” from making progress on its wastewater treatment plant difficulties, elected representatives have lamented.
‘Well-spoken lady’ on Sat Nav systems needs to drive West Clare roads to change her ways
GUIDANCE from GPS navigation systems continues to cause problems along “unsuitable roads” in West Clare.
Kilrush funding boost ‘single biggest announcement for West Clare since Moneypoint’
*Kilrush Marina. ALLOCATION OF €3.5m in Government funding for the development of a maritime training centre and research base for the offshore renewable energy sector has been hailed as the biggest announcement for West Clare since Moneypoint in the 1980s.
‘We’ve brought it as far as we can’ – Council management say any extra Doolin resources will come at a cost
*Photograph: John Mangan ADDITIONAL RESOURCES for the upkeep of Doolin to support its standing as a “fantastic and attractive” destination, a local representative has argued.
‘Successful catch rate’ for Gardaí with speeding drivers on Kilkee approach
GARDAÍ are recording a “successful catch rate” when it comes to monitoring speeding into Kilkee from the Doonbeg direction.