Siobhán sets latest crime thriller in Co Clare
Psychological crime writer, Siobhán MacDonald has set her latest novel in Clare and focuses on how a successful individual’s life can spiral out of control in one weekend.
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Setback for Kilkee as improvements denied for numerous routes
West Clare councillors have been left disappointed following confirmation that a number of routes in Kilkee were not selected for improvements in the schedule of Municipal District works this year.
Miltown Malbay’s omission from Wild Atlantic Way strongly criticised
Miltown Malbay has “been shafted” by its continued omission from the Wild Atlantic Way route with West Clare councillors stressing that this be rectified prior to an expected increase in staycations this summer.
‘A visionary & an achiever’ – Jack Daly remembered
Figures across business, political and sporting divides have paid tribute to Jack Daly following his death over the weekend.
‘Loop Head pilot project can create more jobs than Moneypoint did’
*Moneypoint. Photograph: Fergal Clohessy If used properly Just Transition funding can “create as many if not more local jobs for West Clare than Moneypoint ever did,” an elected representative has claimed.
Planned Vandeleur Gardens development offers chance for Kilrush economic & employment growth
*PHOTOGRAPH: Eamon Ward An upgrade to the visitor experience centre at the Vandeleur Walled Garden Centre will also offer opportunities for economic growth and employment in the Kilrush area.
New lease agreement signed for Loop Head Lighthouse
*Loop Head Lighthouse. Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan A twenty five year lease renewal of Loop Head Lighthouse has been signed. An agreement was reached between Clare County Council and the Commissioner of Irish Lights at the end of February that will see the local authority manage the site for the next quarter of a century at …
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Getting 10% of vote ‘phenomenal for rural Green’ Garvey
*Cllr Roisin Garvey (GP) talks to The Clare Echo Editor, Stuart Holly. Photograph: Joe Buckley Warm embraces were shared between Cllr Róisín Garvey (GP) and various members of her campaign team after she was finally eliminated at a quarter past one on Monday in sixth place.
First of its kind ‘voluntary uber’ launches in Carrigaholt
*Photograph: Eamon Ward A three month pilot scheme described as a ‘voluntary rural uber’ is being trialled in Carrigaholt.
Clubs reject motion for Clare GAA to sell Clareabbey & move to Caherlohan
*Delegates at the 2019 Clare GAA Convention. Photograph: John Mangan A request for Clare GAA to sell its offices at Clareabbey and establish Caherlohan as its base has been rejected by club delegates.
