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Cliffs of Moher shuttle bus aims to sustain & manage North Clare tourism

*Bobby Kerr, Chairman of the Board, Cliffs of Moher Ltd, Leonard Cleary, Director of Rural Development, Clare County Council and Geraldine Enright, Marketing Manager, Cliffs of Moher centre. Photograph by Eamon Ward. A new shuttle bus service has been launched by the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience aimed at further enhancing sustainable development and management …

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Locals feel ‘disconnected’ from Cliffs of Moher

By Paraic McMahon

*The Cliffs of Moher. Photograph: Ann O’Connell “A disconnect” exists between Clare’s premier tourist attraction and those living in close proximity to it.

North & West Clare councillors clash on CPG representation

By Paraic McMahon

Long serving Cooraclare councillor Bill Chambers was unanimously elected as the Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District but his appointment to the Corporate Policy Group met opposition at the District’s first meeting since the local elections.

Shannon Airport’s challenges ‘killing’ tourism in Clare

By Paraic McMahon

Challenges facing Shannon Airport must be considered in the upcoming tourism strategy to be produced by Clare County Council.

Clare’s ‘badly needed’ tourism strategy to be ready by the autumn

By Paraic McMahon

*A path on the Cliffs of Moher looking over the Aran Islands. Photograph: Julie Tillett ‘A badly needed’ tourism strategy for Co Clare is expected to be ready by the autumn while coach providers visiting the Cliffs of Moher have said a lack of accommodation is preventing them from offering bed nights in the county.

Slattery questions Gardaí on plans for Irish Open & Blake’s Corner

By Paraic McMahon

*Cllr Bill Slattery. Photograph: Gary Collins An active Garda presence is needed in North Clare during The Irish Open and subsequently to police Blake’s Corner according to Cllr Bill Slattery.

Multi-million Doolin development ‘a miniature of National Children’s Hospital’

By Paraic McMahon

An enhancement scheme proposed for Doolin including the construction of a service centre has been described as “a miniature of what is happening with the National Children’s Hospital”.

Flynn criticises Flynn’s ‘ridiculous’ request for Ennis policing subcommittee

By Paraic McMahon

Members of the Clare Joint Policing Committee have described the request to establish an Ennis District policing subcommittee as “ridiculous”. Fine Gael’s Johnny Flynn in November called on the JPC to “immediately establish an Ennis District policing subcommittee within the structure of the Clare Joint Policing Committee as is allowed for under JPC guidelines”. His …

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Tourist incentive proposed to attract more Shannon flyers

By Paraic McMahon

Clare County Council have been encouraged to partner with Shannon Heritage to make it more attractive for tourists to fly into Shannon Airport. Independent councillor, PJ Ryan proposed at last Monday’s meeting of the local authority that it team up with Shannon Heritage to tempt passengers to use Shannon Airport by giving “entry to their …

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Playground groups struggling with rising insurance premiums

By Paraic McMahon

Playground groups in Clare are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with rising insurance premiums, elected representatives of the County Council have claimed. Ennis councillor, Mary Howard questioned if the Council’s “public liability insurance can be extended to cover all public playgrounds. An official reply from Director of Service, Leonard Cleary stated that the majority …

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