*Crowds gather at the 2023 Michael Cusack Day at the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre in Carron. Photograph Eamon Ward. AS THE 140th anniversary of the Gaelic Athletic Association draws closer, the birthplace of the organisation’s founder is preparing to host a commemorative day in his honour.
*Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL’s Chief Executive has said they need to “full control” of the Cliffs of Moher coastal walk to make it safe.
*Loop Head. PART of a European cycling route in West Clare is not fit for a tricycle never mind a bike, a county councillor has quipped.
*Photograph: Martin Connolly LAHINCH and Kilkee have not had recorded a good tourist season this summer according to elected representatives.
*Cllr Bill Slattery (FG). Photograph: John Mangan CAMPERVANS are flouting the system in Lahinch by paying €20 to leave their vehicles abandoned in the coastal town, a county councillor has claimed.
A GRANT application has been submitted for a multi-million euro indoor sports complex in Kilrush.
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis AN EMERGENCY MEETING with Uisce Éireann has been requested by councillors in West Clare following a second water outage in Miltown Malbay.
*Photograph: John Mangan SIXTEEN beach operatives will be employed by Clare County Council in North and West Clare during the 2024 summer season.
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon PROVISION of better a bus shelter in Kilmihil and “safe bus stop” for Lissycasey has been sought by a West Clare representative.
*The Clare U16 girls side. There was disappointment for Clare schoolboys/girls soccer last week as three teams representing the league suffered defeat in National finals which were played at the University of Limerick on Saturday.
