Legal advice delaying progression of works in Liscannor
Legal advice is being received by Clare County Council regarding a decision from An Bord Pleanála on works between Lahinch and Liscannor.
Joe Garrihy
‘Positive investment in Ruan’ to be rewarded with installation of street lighting
A business owner has been hailed for bringing “positive investment” into Ruan.
Lisdoonvarna to light up
More than 5,000 Christmas lights will be switched on this Friday evening (December 18th) in Lisdoonvarna as part of a major community initiative.
West Clare councillors seek increased focus on strategic projects
Increased workshops are to be held to prioritise strategic project development in West and North Clare.
Engagement on County Development Plan ‘a chance to rescue rural Ireland from the grave’
Elected representatives in North and West Clare have stressed the need for extensive engagement before the adaptation of a new County Development Plan to reverse the ‘slow death’ being experienced by towns and villages in Clare.
Failure to complete Loop Head coastal pathway in 8 years ‘an indictment’
Completion of a coastal pathway at Loop Head is seen as “an absolute necessity” to the protection of the area as one councillor criticised how plans have been left sitting “for years”.
Path to recovery for Cliffs of Moher underway as €500k is invested in 2km coastal walk
€500k has been invested to repair a 2km coastal walk adjacent to the visitor centre at The Cliffs of Moher while a path to recovery for the world renown tourist attraction is underway.
Over 40 wildfires in Ballyreen ‘a negative consequence’ of North Clare’s staycation success
Wild camping in North Clare resulted in over 40 wildfires over the staycation period prompting calls for park and beach rangers to avoid repeat scenarios.
Clare’s ‘computer illiterate’ residents ‘abandoned’ by solely online motor tax transactions
Computer illiterate residents of North Clare have been “abandoned” by the policy of making motor taxation services solely available online.
West Clare reps call for planning contributions to be lowered in rural areas
Positive discrimination towards rural Clare in the guise of reduced planning contributions has been put forward by West Clare representatives as a means of tackling population decline.
