‘Local businesses are the backbone of our economy’ – calls made for commercial rates to be frozen
A freeze of commercial rates in Co Clare is needed to allow businesses preserve their future, elected representatives have said.
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Controversial Carrownagowan Wind Farm promises millions to East Clare & up to 100 jobs
Coillte have been criticised for the manner in which they have prepared a planning application for a wind farm in East Clare which if developed as planned could yield a €10m contribution for the local area.
Quin & Feakle chosen for paint scheme
Two East Clare villages have been selected to benefit from the 2020 paint scheme in the Killaloe Municipal District.
Clare’s soon-to-be published tourism strategy forced into last minute changes
Clare’s tourism strategy that has been over 18 months in the making has been forced to make a last-minute update on account of the current global pandemic.
Aldi hopeful & excited that plans for Shannon store will get green light
Aldi has lodged plans to open a store in Shannon as part of a €160m investment which also includes another Limerick outlet.
Killaloe teen brings home silver in Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2020
EIGHTEEN year old Oisin McKeogh from Clare has claimed silver in Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2020.
Best East Clare hurling teams of last four decades selected
*Patrick Donnellan of O’Callaghans Mills. Photograph: Gary Collins Listeners of Scariff Bay Community Radio have selected the greatest hurling teams of the past four decades of ten East Clare clubs.
‘Fear of uncertainty to continue’ for Clare businesses
*O’Connell Square 70% of businesses not currently trading in Clare have laid off staff, according to a COVID-19 survey published today (Tuesday).
‘You will be turned home’ – increased Garda checkpoints over Bank Holiday weekend
*A Garda checkpoint in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Increased Garda checkpoints will be located across the county over the course of the May Bank Holiday weekend.
VIDEO: Decision was made to ‘jettison’ Irish nursing homes during pandemic – McNamara
A conscious decision was made to “jettison” nursing homes in Ireland during the current pandemic, a Clare TD has claimed.