East Clare’s quietest summer in 20 years
This summer has been the quietest in East Clare in over two decades according to hospitality providers in the region.
Lahinch
Bathing restriction lifted at Lahinch
*Lahinch Beach. Photograph: Martin Connolly Public bathing restrictions at Lahinch have been lifted since early on Friday afternoon.
Increase in bacteria levels detected at Lahinch
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Bathing advisory notices remain in place for Lahinch.
Saoirse Kennedy-Hill remembered in Co Clare
Condolences have been expressed and memories retold in North Clare this week following the death of Saoirse Kennedy-Hill, granddaughter of former US Senator Robert F Kennedy.
Objectors denied oral hearing on Trump Doonbeg works
*Doughmore. Photograph: Arthur Ellis An Bord Pleanála have confirmed there will be no oral hearing regarding proposed works at Trump Doonbeg.
Colm McLoughlin acknowledged for outstanding contribution to aviation industry
*Colm and Breeda McLoughlin. Colm McLoughlin has been honoured at the annual aviation industry awards.
Unmaintained hedges putting driver’s safety at risk
Motorists are ‘taking their lives into their hands’ by having to travel in the middle of certain roads due to unmaintained hedges in Co Clare.
Shannon Airport’s lack of marketing during Irish Open ‘an incredible failure’
*Shane Lowry hitting off on the twelfth tee during the first round of the 2019 DDF Irish Open at Lahinch. Photograph: Brian Arthur Shannon Airport’s lack of presence and marketing during The DDF Irish Open at Lahinch has been questioned and criticised as “an incredible failure”.
Slattery returning to Council Chamber
*Bill Slattery. Photograph: Gary Collins Bill Slattery is to make his return to the Council Chamber of Clare’s local authority later this year.
Irish Open buzz to benefit Lahinch businesses for years to come
*Lahinch. Photograph: Martin Connolly For a new business, having your location broadcast across the world months after re-opening plus welcoming 100,000 visitors to the area is the stuff of dreams, for Brid and John O’Meara of Lahinch Coast Hotel it was the reality.
