The Clare Echo’s top ten most read stories of 2021
WITH Christmas upon us, the people of Clare are in reflective mood and with that in mind, The Clare Echo has dug into the archives to bring you the biggest stories of 2021.
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Asbestos removal from West Clare to cost millions
“MILLIONS” of euros will be spent on the removal of asbestos from sites in West Clare.
Predicted rise in activity levels prompts calls for better access to Kilmihil People’s Park
*Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) showing off the facilities at Kilmihil’s People Park. Photograph: Eamon Ward SAFER access to Kilmihil’s People Park needs to be enabled, elected representatives have stated.
Population projections for Clare heighten fear for less post offices & teachers but more sporting amalgamations
*Action from the Minor B hurling final which was referenced at Clare County Council level. Photograph: Ruth Griffin POPULATION projections for the county as they stand “will be the end of rural Clare,” an elected representative has claimed.
Communities flag disconnect on preparation of key strategic projects in Clare
DISCONNECT has been visible in some key strategies compiled in North and West Clare, county councillors have stated.
‘Compliance during Storm Barra saved lives’
*Photograph: Tomás Ó Mainnín. STORM BARRA resulted in widespread power outages across West Clare.
Rates to increase as Council’s €138.7m budget is approved
*Businesses like those in Shannon Town Centre will face a rates increase. Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s county councillors have adopted its revenue budget voting against a calls for a deferral of the decision.
The Daily Click: Kilkee by the Sea
WELCOME to The Daily Click, where we put the spotlight on businesses in County Clare with an online shop. The Clare Echo is asking local people to get behind Clare businesses, and to think local before visiting international shopping websites. Today, we are showcasing the wonderful seaside town of Kilkee. Known for its thriving summer …
‘Not good enough for it to be closed’ – new application may bring life back to John Paul Estate community centre
*The closed community centre in John Paul Estate, Kilrush. TEN years on from initial calls to reopen the community centre in John Paul Estate, Kilrush, a new funding application has breathed new hope that the facility can be brought back to life.
‘Are you right there Michael’ – 2025 still the target for opening of West Clare Greenway
*Cllr Cillian Murphy, Cathaoirleach, West Clare Municipal District; Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council; Leonard Cleary, Director, West Clare Municipal District; Seán Lenihan, Senior Engineer, Clare County Council; Eoin O’Cathain, Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers; Carmel Kirby, Director of Physical Development, Clare County Council; and Cllr Joe Killeen, Leas Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council. Photograph: …
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