Ineset: Cllr Joe Garrihy (FG) tabled a motion on Rooska Estate in Lisdoonvarna CALLS have been made for repair works to deteriorating footpaths and roadways at a Lisdoonvarna housing estate, along with a dedicated maintenance budget for older council estates. The motion, tabled by Cllr Joe Garrihy (FG) at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal …
Photograph: John Sheridan CONCERNS have been raised over the future of a proposed 31-unit apartment development on the grounds of the former convent in Ennistymon, with councillors questioning whether opportunities to provide housing for older people and affordable housing are being overlooked. The issue was raised at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where councillors Bill …
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THE Tulla Céilí Band honoured 80 years of exceptional traditional music with a special CD launch on Tuesday at Feakle Community Hall on the eve of the Feakle Festival. The hills of East Clare were humming with song as Clare’s premier group celebrated their historic legacy with the launch of its 80th anniversary CD as well …
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Linda Ervine, MBE and Council of State Member with her husband Brian officially opening Scariff Harbour Festival 2026 at Scariff GAA Club on Friday evening. Photograph: Arthur Ellis. LOCAL LANDMARKS, stories from behind shop counters in East Clare, the lure of the Irish language in East Belfast and stories from Palestine were among the highlights …
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JULY’s meeting of Clare County Council was adjourned for one day as a mark of respect following the recent passing of former Clare TD and Mayor of Clare, James Breen (IND).
CLARE County Council hosted the official flag raising and reception at Áras Contae an Chláir on Wednesday to mark Ireland’s hosting of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and County Clare’s pairing with Croatia. The event was attended by H.E. Davor Vidiš, Ambassador of Croatia to Ireland; H.E. Wendy Dorman-Smith, Ambassador of …
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OVER 150 clubs and community groups across Clare are to benefit from new grants under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP). A total of €181,061.31 has been allocated to projects in County Clare. The funding is designed to help local communities by supporting them in carrying out repairs and improvements to facilities. The grants will also contribute …
CLLR JOE KILLEEN (FF) has been unanimously elected Mayor of County Clare and Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. The Corofin native will hold the highest office in local government for the next 12 months, alongside his party colleague Tony Mulcahy who was chosen as Leas-Chathaoirleach. TDs past and present attended the Council’s AGM at headquarters, …
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*Cllr Joe Killeen (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward. COROFIN native Cllr Joe Killeen (FF) will be elected as Clare’s first citizen this Friday marking the high point of his political career.
*Cllr Michael Shannon (FF) has called for an increase in the budget allocation for public lighting in West Clare. Photograph: John Mangan. PUBLIC LIGHTING in North and West Clare has been described as a hot potato election item which has since gone cold.