Clare councillors vote against nominating candidate for Presidential election
Áras Contae an Chláir CLARE COUNCILLORS have voted not to nominate a candidate for the Presidential election.
Joe Garrihy
Returning to September start for schools will help Clare economy say Cllrs
*The matter was discussed at the September meeting of Clare County Council. SUMMER HOLIDAYS for schools need to be extended to aid the Clare economy, a West Clare councillor has argued.
‘He didn’t deliver big speeches but got the job done’ – September Council meeting adjourned for ‘gentle giant’ Bill Chambers
*Bill Chambers. WARM TRIBUTES were paid to the late Bill Chambers as elected members of Clare County Council gathered for the first time since his last month.
Additions of Ennistymon & Fanore stops can strengthen Burren & Cliffs Explorer in 2026
One of seven buses in Burren and Cliffs Explorer fleet at the Cliffs of Moher Experience. Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNISTYMON and Fanore’s inclusion is among the big learnings for the pilot Burren and Cliffs of Moher Explorer shuttle bus to take on board if it is to become a long-term success in North Clare.
Spend to date on unadopted Cliffs of Moher Strategy ‘leaves a lot to be desired’
*Pictured at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience, Cllr Joe Garrihy (FG), Cllr Shane Talty (FF), Cllr Michael Shannon (FF) and Cllr Joe Killeen (FF) with Director of Economic Development for Clare County Council, Carmel Kirby and General Manager of the Cliffs of Moher Experience, Geraldine O’Rourke in the background. Photograph: Eamon Ward. DESPITE OVER …
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‘Gardaí can tell if we’ve penalty points in two minutes but don’t know about domestic abuse history’ – domestic violence register introduction backed in Clare
*Cllr David Griffin (FF) brought the matter before the Council. CLARE COUNCILLORS are seeking the introduction of a domestic violence register.
Ennistymon’s new car park can ‘boost business & ease congestion’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon ENNISTYMON’s new 48 space car park will help to “boost business” and “ease congestion” in the North Clare town.
Kerr’s time as Chair of Cliffs of Moher DAC ‘a lost opportunity’ for North Clare
*Bobby Kerr attending a Visit the Burren event. BOBBY KERR’s seven-year term as Chairperson of the Cliffs of Moher DAC will be noted as “a lost opportunity”.
Beginning of Banner Celtic? Cllrs pass motion to set up League of Ireland team in Clare
*Photograph: John Mangan A MOTION calling for the creation of a League of Ireland team in Clare has been passed by Clare County Council.
Omitting Ennistymon as a stop on pilot shuttle bus ‘an own goal’
*Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNISTYMON has been left off the map by its omission as a stop for the Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus with the creation of “an outer bypass in Inagh” slammed by locals.