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.
Lahinch
Councillors missed important Budget vote due to poor internet
*Cllr Donna McGettigan. Photograph: Joe Buckley COUNCILLORS that missed the vote for the contentious Budget attempted to log on to the virtual meeting but were disrupted due to technical difficulties.
Over €9m in RRDF funding shared between West, North & East Clare since 2018
*Minister Heather Humphreys at the Vandeleur Walled Gardens in Kilrush. Photograph: Eamon Ward OVER €9m worth of funding from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) has been shared among projects in North, West and East Clare with nothing allocated for South or Mid Clare since 2018.
LIVE UPDATES: Storm Barra in Clare
*Clare County Council crews preparing to safeguard Lahinch from Storm Barra. CLARE is bracing itself for the arrival of Storm Barra with a status red wind warning in place for the county.
‘Death by a thousand cuts’ – businesses shocked by rates increase
BUSINESSES in Clare have expressed their surprise and annoyance with the decision of county councillors to vote in favour of a 3.8 percent increase in commercial rates.
Tireless worker Ciarán O’Dea laid to rest
FORMER chairman of the Ennis Hospital Development Committee, Ciarán O’Dea has died.
Fast Fit Paddy is Clare hope for Irish St Leger
*James Carey and Fionnoula Moloney Carey, with retired greyhounds Ariana and Vic at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile night and Matchbook Irish St. Leger Quarter Finals. Fast Fit Paddy handled by Liscannor’s Declan McDonagh is the only Banner hope of winning this year’s Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St Leger.
The Daily Click: Lahinch
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 showcase businesses operating out of the vibrant seaside village of Lahinch. Known for …
Shortage of ‘scientific resources’ preventing Council from increasing water testing at beaches
Absence of “significant scientific resources” will stop Clare County Council from committing to a more stringent bathing water quality testing regime.
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.