‘Make Killaloe weed free’
*Photograph: Joseph Butler KILLALOE is among the towns and villages in the county facing challenges “in the current environment” when it comes to the removal of weeds.
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‘A lot can be done when landowners cooperate’ – senior Council official
*Morgan Lahiffe (far right) made the comments at a recent sitting of the Killaloe Municipal District. Photograph: Ruth Griffin COOPERATION FROM LANDOWNERS accelerates the success of projects across Clare, a senior official in the County Council has emphasised.
Clare GAA ‘out of tune’ in failure to embrace county’s traditional music reputation – councillors
*The Tulla Pipe Band in Cusack Park on county final day. Photograph: Ruth Griffin CLARE GAA is out of tune when it comes embracing the county’s reputation as the home of traditional music.
Difference in border road at Ralahine ‘like going from night into day’
*Ralahine Castle. Photograph: Bob Singer A BORDERING ROAD between two Municipal Districts “is like going from night into day,” according to an elected representative.
Return of Spancil Hill Fair celebrates 400 years of history
*Photograph: Chris Copley SPANCIL HILL’s “once a year traffic jams” returned as the famed Horse Fair brought with crowds in excess of 4,000 in attendance.
Transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Council a key priority for O’Callaghan as he becomes Killaloe MD Chair
PROGRESSING the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites has been earmarked as a key goal of the new Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District.
‘Great day for Killaloe’ with Tony O’Brien unanimously elected Clare’s first citizen
KILLALOE IS NOW home to the Mayor of Clare following Cllr Tony O’Brien’s (FF) election as the county’s first citizen.
‘Premature’ to say if Broadford, Carrigaholt, Cooraclare or Doolin will be selected for €50m wastewater scheme – Council
SENIOR OFFICIALS in Clare County Council have said it is “premature” to say which towns and villages will be benefitting from a new €50m scheme to improve the wastewater of rural villages.
Burke resigns from role on HSE Forum
WHITEGATE representative, Cllr Pat Burke (FG) has resigned from his role on the HSE Regional Health Forum West.
Insurance cover sourced to allow Spancilhill Horse Fair proceed
*Photograph: Bob Singer. INSURANCE COVER will be provided to allow the Spancilhill Horse Fair proceed this year.