Concern voiced on retention of firefighters in Fire & Rescue Service
Senior officials in Clare County Council have disputed claims that there is a crisis in the County Fire and Rescue Service.
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Future roundabout by Willow Park a ‘crucial piece of infrastructure’ for Ennis
Addition of a new roundabout and extended footpath in Willow Park has been labelled a “crucial piece of road infrastructure” for Ennis.
‘Rural life & rural people matter’ – Kelly calls out county’s Oireachtas members
*Cllr PJ Kelly. Photograph: Martin Connolly Planning guidelines will have to be “annulled or replaced” otherwise rural Clare will be “finished,” the county’s longest-serving politician has warned.
‘One of life’s very special people’ – tributes paid to Ennis musician Liam Murphy
Tributes have been paid to Ennis musician, Liam Murphy who died peacefully on Sunday.
Electric vehicle charging points a chance to make most of predicted rise in visitors to Wild Atlantic Way
Towns and villages along the Wild Atlantic Way must capitalise on a predicted increase in visitor numbers by installing charging points for electric vehicles, a West Clare councillor has said.
Councillors seek new system to monitor progress of their representations
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: John Mangan Systems to keep Clare councillors updated on the progress of their representations has been described by elected members of the local authority as “really important”.
Varadkar to launch Ennis 2040 Strategy on Friday
Tanáiste Leo Varadkar (FG) is to launch the Ennis 2040 Strategy this Friday.
Local artists pinpointed as potential users of Chapel Lane’s vacant buildings
Regenerating a historic part of Ennis could see it become an an asset to local artists and craftspeople, an elected representative has predicted.
‘Legacy hesitancy from tenants in permitting access’ to inspection of rental properties
An increase in the inspections of private rental properties has been recorded for September in Clare amid “legacy hesitancy from tenants in permitting access”.
Kilmurry councillor clarifies that he does not practice black magic
A Kilmurry representative has clarified that he does not engage in black magic following a slip of the tongue at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council.