‘Startling’ population growth of Crusheen will aid case to reopen rail station
*Crusheen railway station. WORK has commenced on the preparation of a socio-economic study on the benefits of reopening the Crusheen railway station.
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‘A let-down to rural Ireland’ – Clare councillors slam inaction on solving Ballycar flooding
*Photograph: John Mangan CLARE’s first citizen has slammed the inaction from relevant authorities for failing to fix the historical flooding problems at Ballycar.
Providers of short-term lets ‘not responsible for the housing crisis’
*Short-term lets sparked a debate at this month’s Council sitting. PROVIDERS of short-term lets should not be made “scapegoats” for the housing crisis in Ireland, Clare’s housing policy chairperson has said.
Carey family staying tight-lipped but Joe not expected to contest next General Election
*Joe Carey and Heather Humphreys. Photograph: Ruth Griffin CLARE TD, Joe Carey (FG) is not expected to contest the next General Election but the Carey family are remaining tight-lipped on his intentions or if an alternative candidate will be put forward.
Clare political delegations visiting US for St Patrick’s Day must flag America’s aid to Israel’s war on Palestine – Hayes
*Cllr Pat Hayes. Photograph: John Mangan POLITICAL DELEGATIONS from Clare visiting the United States of America for St Patrick’s Day must use the national holiday to address Israel’s “war of terror on Palestine,” a former Mayor of Clare has said.
€320k upgrade sees opening of Ledge 4D Experience at the Cliffs of Moher
A €320,000 upgrade to the virtual reality cliffside experience at the Cliffs of Moher has been completed.
Council announces training to support women candidates in local elections
THE COUNCIL has declared it would provide training to help female candidates run in municipal elections. Clare County Council has announced details of a free training programme for women who are considering running as candidates in the 2024 local elections. The ‘Supporting Women in Local Elections’ initiative has been organised to support greater involvement by …
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18 social homes officially opened by Housing Minister in Ennis
*Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien (FF) cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of An Cosán Gheal. Photograph: Tom Micks MINISTER FOR HOUSING, Darragh O’Brien (FF) was on hand to officially open Inis Housing Association’s latest development, An Cosán Gheal, in Ennis.
‘We’re getting shiny brochures but not engagement’ – East Clare reps slam windfarm proposals
*An impression of the Lackreach Wind Farm. ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES have criticised energy companies for producing “shiny brochures” but failing to engage with politicians on their proposals.
‘Necklace of wind farms tearing families apart’ from Meelick to Bodyke
*Members of the public who were in the gallery for Monday’s Clare County Council meeting. ELECTED representatives of Clare County Council have hit out at plans from energy companies to erect wind turbines from Meelick to Bodyke in six different developments.