‘You can’t buy a box of matches in Ruan’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Increasing use of the Ruan to Corofin road has led to one elected representative seeking an upgrade of the surface.
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Council land may be used as lay bys for rural bus stops
Council owned land is potentially going to be used as an additional lay bys to ease the access to public transport for rural dwellers.
Revenue at Cliffs of Moher tops €10m for first time
*Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A countywide lure” needs to be gained off the Cliffs of Moher, the Chairperson of its Board has stated.
Ballyvaughan among 5 locations where plans for new sewerage schemes are progressing
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Plans are being progressed for new sewerage schemes in Ballyvaughan, Clarecastle, Kilkee, Kilrush and Liscannor.
Clare Colleran Molloy elected County’s first citizen
Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) has become the third woman to wear the Mayoral chains as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council following her election on Monday.
Clare may be used as pilot in Sport Ireland facilities audit
*Tim Smythe Park. Photograph: Clare County Council Clare is in line to be trialled as a pilot in an audit of facilities to be carried out by Sport Ireland.
‘Communities split’ by masts
Caution has been issued by elected representatives with consideration for ‘the health of future generations’ and that ‘communities could be split’ if masts are to be erected in parts of the county.
Dublin workers being eyed up to live in The Burren
Burren Lowlands have set their eyes firmly on workers in Dublin and surrounding counties to attract them to come and live in North Clare and South Galway.
Lack of bus routes preventing more visitors coming to Clare
More integrated bus services are required in Clare to boost tourism and improve ease of access for rural residents, an elected representative has stated.
Farmers ‘demoralised by blame game’
Schemes “supporting sustainable agricultural production” need to be embraced to help a “demoralised” farming sector, one elected member of Clare County Council has declared.