‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
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Murphy elected Chair of West Clare MD
Two years on from his election to Clare County Council, Cllr Cillian Murphy (FF) has been elected Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District.
Need for social housing rises in Clare while coastal areas deal with crisis for permanent residencies
A crisis exists regarding the provision of permanent residencies in coastal parts of Clare, a county councillor has flagged while the amount of households in social housing need has increased.
Introduction to community energy forms theme of webinar
*Lisdoonvarna’s Theresa O’Donohoe will chair the webinar. An introduction to community energy will be provided for communities, householders and small businesses in the form of an ‘Energy Matters’ webinar on Tuesday.
‘Sands have shifted’ – need to review provision of lifeguard service in Clare highlighted
Senior officials in Clare County Council are reluctant to give “any commitments we can’t stand over” when it comes to engaging full-time lifeguards at coastal locations.
Councillors clash as vote to draw down €10m loan for Ennis 2040 DAC is passed
*The Post Office Field is one of the transformational sites. Photograph: Pascal Brooks Clare councillors have voted 23-5 in favour of drawing down a €10m loan for the Ennis 2040 Designated Activity Company (DAC).
€500k estimated cost for Cliffs of Moher strategy
Half a million euros is being spent on the development of the Cliffs of Moher 2040 strategy which is due to be completed by the end of this year.
Garrihy connection to Aran Islands continues to bring life to North Clare
SPEAKING passionately about Doolin’s rich connection to the Aran Islands comes easily to Eugene Garrihy, mainly due to his family’s integral and historical role in that process.
‘Families cannot be expected to shift to town centre living without amenities’
Recreational and playground facilities are needed in the heart of Kilrush to promote “the attractiveness of town centre living,” a local representative has affirmed.
West Clare can cash in on cruise industry post COVID-19
West Clare has the capability to pounce on what is expected to be a dramatically altered cruise industry.