157 cyclists pass finish line for Tour de Munster
The 21st annual Tour de Munster passed through County Clare on Friday, with 157 cyclists taking to the roads in support of Munster Down Syndrome Ireland branches.
Killaloe
Increased growth of Two Mile Gate predicted
*Photograph: Colm Nestor ‘Thronging crowds’ to Two Mile Gate have been welcomed as staycationers continue to choose Clare as their go-to destination while renewed appeals for traffic calming by the amenity and in Ogonnelloe have been lodged.
Sharon to showcase the beauty of the Shannon in new TG4 series
Sharon Shannon has joined forces with Fáilte Ireland and TG4 for a four week series which begins on Wednesday (August 11th).
Better collaboration sought between Councils in Clare & Tipp to benefit Killaloe & Ballina
Discussions are to be held on the possibilities of County Councils in Clare and Tipperary entering a shared partnership when it comes to services in Killaloe and Ballina.
Accessibility issues in Clarisford flagged
Work has begun on the clearing of overgrown bushes and weeds between St Anne’s Community College and Clarisford in Killaloe.
Current traffic calming measures in Tuamgraney ‘not fulfilling their requirements’
Present traffic calming measures on approach roads to Tuamgraney “are not fulfilling their requirements,” a county councillor has claimed.
New site in the pipeline for Killaloe Coast Guard
A new site is in the pipeline for the Killaloe Coast Guard with two options currently under assessment.
Killaloe Sailing Club begin work on new clubhouse facilities
*Pictured at the sod turning for Killaloe Sailing Club were Cllr Tony O’Brien, Sue Concannon and Jim Ryan, Killaloe Sailing Club Development Committee; Cllr. Dr. Phyll Bugler; Caroline Rice, Killaloe Sailing Club PRO; John Callanan, Killaloe Sailing Club Commodore. Work has begun on new clubhouse facilities at Killaloe Sailing Club.
History made for Finn McGeever as Olympics journey ends
*Brendan Hyland, Finn McGeever, Jack McMillan and Shane Ryan following the heat. Ballina’s Finn McGeever dove into the history books on Tuesday as part of Team Ireland’s first ever 4x200m freestyle relay quartet to compete in the Olympics and described it as the “coolest thing I’ve ever done”.
Unprecedented volumes to Lahinch recorded as Clare shops deal with increased demand
Shops across Co Clare have recorded an increase in demand and activity on account of the glorious weather and influx in tourists to the county.
