‘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.
Joe Garrihy
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.
Guarantees needed on long-term future of Shannon’s Heathrow slots
Confidence is low that Aer Lingus’ decision to shut their Shannon Airport base will be reversed which has prompted elected representatives to stress the importance of connectivity for the International Airport going forward.
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.
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.