*An Taoiseach Micheál Martin (FF). Photograph: Joe Buckley HOSTING The Irish Open has put “this place on the map,” Taoiseach Micheál Martin (FF) declared when visiting Doonbeg on Sunday.
CONCERNS have been raised over road safety outside Fanore National School, with calls for improved pedestrian infrastructure between the school and Fanore Beach.
Photograph: Quilty Village by Ann O’Connell || Inset: Cathaoirleach for the West Clare MD Cllr Michael Shannon (FF) WEST Clare councillors have called for new national rural housing guidelines to be brought into effect as quickly as possible, amid concerns that current planning rules are contributing to the decline of rural communities.
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 …