Lissycasey bridge ‘at risk of collapsing’
*Photograph: Paul O’Sullivan A bridge described as “unsafe” in Lissycasey is to undergo a feasibility assessment.
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‘The Lord Almighty would have been denied planning at Mount Callan’ – Kelly vents at application process
*Photograph: Wind Aware Clare. Divine intervention would fail to suffice when it comes to planning applications in West Clare, a county councillor has claimed.
Councillors clash as vote to draw down €10m loan for Ennis 2040 DAC is passed
*The Post Office Field is one of the transformational sites. Photograph: Pascal Brooks Clare councillors have voted 23-5 in favour of drawing down a €10m loan for the Ennis 2040 Designated Activity Company (DAC).
Kelly urges Council to avoid ‘costly High Court embarrassment’ on issue of ‘visual impact’ for planning applications
West Clare is “suffering more than any other area” when it comes to ‘visual impact’ influencing planning applications for dwelling houses, a county councillor has claimed.
Cusack Cup begins with wins for Miltown, Ennistymon & Kildysart
*Cormac Murray kicked 0-14 as St Josephs Miltown collected a win. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill St Josephs Miltown, Ennistymon and Kildysart got off to winning starts as the Cusack Cup commenced on Monday.
Collins praises ‘team behind the team’ as Division 1 dream stays alive
*Clare manager, Colm Collins. Photographs: Gerard O’Neill Colm Collins has heaped praise on the many individuals involved in the Clare football set-up as the county kept its hopes of Division 1 promotion alive.
Time to use Clare as HQ of Dept of Rural Affairs & Community Development
Locating the headquarters of the Department of Rural Affairs and Community Development in Co Clare can signal the Government’s commitment to rural Ireland, local elected representatives have declared.
15 clubs to field an additional team this year
COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of life including sporting competitions, many of which have been cancelled while the remainder have been severely curtailed.
Clare students assist in release of Limerick multi-media news project
*Limerick Voice Editor Christine Costelloe and UL journalism lecturer Kathryn Hayes. Photograph: Alan Place Two Clare journalism students formed part of the team behind a multi-media news project in Limerick.
Fifteen teams to battle for O’Gorman Cup
*Lissycasey’s Conor Finucane will be hoping to collect another O’Gorman Cup medal this year. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Fifteen teams will compete for the 2021 O’Gorman cup, a senior football competition organised annually by Doonbeg GAA in memory of John O’Gorman who served Doonbeg and Clare GAA in a variety of positions over many year.