Historic Carrigaholt Castle ‘can be grade-A heritage project’
A West Clare castle rooted in history has the potential to become a “grade A” heritage project.
John O’Malley
Remote working results in extra Kilkee residents prompting call to fund repairs of Cliff Walk
Kilkee has over 200 extra residents in the coastal location due to an increase in remote working.
Connecting with towns & villages will be key to success of West Clare Greenway
An appointment of technical advisors to work on the planning and detailed design of a 20km section of the West Clare Greenway between Kilrush and Kilkee is expected to be announced in March while councillors have stressed the need to connect to towns and villages to maximise its chance of success.
Plans progressing for memorial to women & children of Kilrush Mother & Baby home
Plans to erect a memorial to the mothers and babies from the County Clare Nursery are progressing.
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.
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”.
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.
‘New life & focus in Labasheeda’ prompts calls for greater promotion of Kilkerrin Fort
New life and focus is evident in Labasheeda, councillors for the area stated as they put up the cause for increased promotion of a local fort.
Way forward for Coláiste Ui Comhraidhe can create 41 jobs
A West Clare Irish college has the potential to create 41 jobs throughout the entire year if it becomes a multi-purpose centre.
Old Lisdeen dump suggested as site for community owned solar farm
Communities are determined to reap the rewards of natural energy prompting calls for a partnership to be launched to set up a solar farm owned by the community in Kilkee.