North Clare group formed to give the area a strategic plan for the future
A group of communities in North Clare have come together to design a roadmap for the strategic regeneration, development and sustainability of the region.
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Ennis soccer clubs at risk of ‘going to the wall’ as pleas made to reduce rental costs
*Photograph: John Mangan Soccer clubs in Ennis are at risk of going bust, an elected representative from the county town has warned.
Extra resources for Clare’s coastal amenities to cost €10-€15k per week
Between €10,000 to €15,000 per week is projected to be spent by Clare County Council in providing additional resources to coastal amenities to cope with a forecasted staycation surge.
‘We need to keep maximum benefit in our communities’ – Clare councillors support Sinn Féin’s Community Wealth Building proposal
*Cllr Donna McGettigan. Photograph: Martin Connolly An alternative model to economic development devised by Sinn Féin has been endorsed by Clare councillors of different political parties.
Plans for Púca of Ennistymon sculpture paused
Plans to erect a new statue in Ennistymon have been paused by Clare County Council following local backlash in the past week.
Moneypoint plans ‘heighten necessity’ for Shannon Estuary shipping port
Plans to develop an offshore wind farm off Moneypoint and the construction of a green hydrogen production, storage and generation facility heighten “the necessity” to explore its potential as an international shipping port.
Sustainability of towns and villages must be ‘high priority’ for strategic projects
Sustainability of towns and villages must be treated as “high priority” when it comes to the preparatory work on 22 strategic projects in the West Clare Municipal District.
More toilet facilities needed as visitors to Clare grow
Temporary toilet facilities and additional parking needs to be sourced for popular attractions and walking trails in the county, Clare councillors have said.
Lisdoonvarna dreaming big with plans for Pavilion Park
*A potential outline of the tree canopy walk in Lisdoonvarna. Initial draft plans to revitalise and reimagine the North Clare Sports and Amenity Park have been shared.
Access to home help a challenge for older people in rural areas
Persons living in rural areas are facing increasing challenges to access home help, a Clare councillor has highlighted.
