‘Stay away or be turned away’ – North Clare reps advise against visiting Lahinch on Mother’s Day
Stay out of Lahinch on Mother’s Day is the message from North Clare councillors who have said they will turn visitors away.
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Surge in visitors to Kilkee & Lahinch raises social distancing concerns
*FILE PHOTO: Lahinch, Photograph: Martin Connolly An increased amount of visitors to parts of West Clare in the past week have prompted local representatives to seek the enforcement of closed public car parks to minimise crowds that are potentially spreading coronavirus.
Rates reduction sought by Clare councillors
*Sky Court Shopping Centre in Shannon. Photograph: John Mangan Concessions including the approval of a rates reduction is being sought for Clare businesses.
County St Patricks Day parade cancelled
*Photograph: Eamon Ward St Patrick’s Day parades across Co Clare are to be cancelled following the decision by elected representatives to be postpone the county parade.
New location agreed for Kilkee bus-stop
A Bus Éireann stop at Kilkee is both “dangerous” and “not fit for purpose” according to one elected member of Clare County Council.
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.
Kilrush office strengthened Rita’s vote
*Rita McInerney. Photograph: John Mangan “Serious issues” are prevalent in Clare but also exciting “opportunities”, defeated Rita McInerney (FF) acknowledged following her sixth count elimination on Monday.
Third party operator gets €690k for work at Clare recycling centres
€630,693 was paid by Clare County Council to a third party operator in 2019 for collections from recycling centres.
