Joe Cooney

New publication explores past, present & future of farming in Clare

Paula Carroll of Cuimhneamh an Chláir pictured with farmers at a ‘Weaving Stories Together’ session in Kilfenora. TRADITIONAL farming practices, the importance of the family farm, social isolation, and the advent of online marts are amongst the themes that have emerged in the ‘Clare Farmers Weaving Stories Together’ initiative.

Work commences on landmark Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience project

*Pictured at the Old Rectory initial design team meeting in Mountshannon, County Clare, ahead of its redevelopment and extension as a visitor and interpretative centre for Inis Cealtra (Holy Island); left to right Michael Fitzgibbon, Councillor Joe Cooney Cathaoirleach Clare County Council, Joan Tarmey, Tourism Officer, Clare County Council and Valerie Mulvin, Mc Cullough Mulvin …

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10 new permanent posts to be created in multi-million euro redevelopment at Vandeleur Walled Garden

Pictured at the contract signing for the development of a new café and restaurant at Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre – Back left to right: Gerard O’Malley, Tom Mc Namara and Partners; Louise Loughnane and Martin Loughnane, Martins Construction; Aldo Andreucetti, Clare County Council; Noel Kilkenny, Chair, Kilrush Amenity Trust; Donnacha Lynch, Clare Tourism …

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Council publish draft climate action plan

*Pictured launching the Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 are (l-r): Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council; Cllr Joe Cooney, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; and Siobhán McNulty, Acting Director of Physical Development, Clare County Council. Photo: Eamon Ward CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL has published its Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029.

Guide for older persons unveiled at Clare age friendly strategy workshop

*Back Row L to R: Ann Daly, Mary O’Callaghan, James Gallagher, Mary Hogan (Members of Clare Older People’s Council), Bernadette Haugh, Senior Executive Officer, Brendan Boyce, Clare Age Friendly Programme Manager, Helen Moloney, Clare Age Friendly Programme, Monica O’Loughlin, Larry Hally (Members of Clare Older People’s Council), Jason Murphy, Director of Service. Front Row L …

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Clare aiming to become Ireland’s first certified sustainable tourism destination

Left to Right, Sile Cahill Tourism Department, Clare County Council; Danielle Devaney, Shannon Sports and Conference Bureau; John O’Malley, Senior Executive Officer, West Clare Municipal District; Karen Foley, Environmental Awareness Officer, Clare County Council; Geraldine Enright, Director Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience; Joan Tarmey, Tourism Officer, Clare County Council; Deirdre O’Shea, Head of Tourism, Clare …

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