Lisdoonvarna

‘We can’t forget older developments’ – Dedicated budget sought for ageing Clare council estates

Ineset: Cllr Joe Garrihy (FG) tabled a motion on Rooska Estate in Lisdoonvarna  CALLS have been made for repair works to deteriorating footpaths and roadways at a Lisdoonvarna housing estate, along with a dedicated maintenance budget for older council estates. The motion, tabled by Cllr Joe Garrihy (FG) at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal …

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Calls for broader housing mix at former Ennistymon convent redevelopment

Photograph: John Sheridan CONCERNS have been raised over the future of a proposed 31-unit apartment development on the grounds of the former convent in Ennistymon, with councillors questioning whether opportunities to provide housing for older people and affordable housing are being overlooked. The issue was raised at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where councillors  Bill …

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Nighttime water restrictions to continue in North Clare

NIGHTTIME water restrictions will continue in parts of Clare this weekend. Uisce Éireann has renewed appeals for customers in Clare to conserve water as increased use means supplies are being used faster than water can be treated and stored in local reservoirs. Nighttime restrictions will remain in place for several areas across North Clare including Ennistymon, Lahinch, Liscannor, …

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Plans lodged to convert vacant Lisdoonvarna hotel into apartments, cafe, library and tourist office

PLANS for a new library, café, tourist office and four apartments in Lisdoonvarna have been lodged with Clare County Council. Kilnamona developer Alan Cummins Ltd applied for planning permission to renovate the vacant Lynch’s Hotel in the town square earlier this month. As part of the planned renovations, the developer has applied to the local …

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Plans for a 15m telecommunications structure to be built near Doolin Cave

A 15M TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE will be built close to Doolin Cave in order to provide enhanced broadband to Inisheer and Inishmaan, should a planning application by the NBI to Clare County Council be approved. Galway planning consultants Entrust have made an application to the planning department for the structure as well as a sizeable adjoining …

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