East Clare projects feature in plans for €76m Shannon Tourism Master Plan
*Mountshannon Harbour. Photograph: John Mangan Clare could be set to receive millions of euros worth of funding under the Shannon Tourism Master Plan.
Lough Derg
Arrival of iconic destination to East Clare a step closer with plans submitted for Inis Cealtra visitor centre
A new Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) visitor centre in the heart of Mountshannon village has taken a big leap forward with the submission of plans for the proposed new facility.
Shannon Greenway linking Scariff to Limerick will be outlet for community use
Plans to link Scariff and Limerick as part of the Shannon Greenway could see construction begin by 2023.
Use restrictions to deal with Dublin leaks to prevent €1.3bn water extraction from River Shannon
Leaks in the Dublin area should be dealt with during restrictions to prevent the “huge cost to the economy” associated with constructing a 170km pipeline from Parteen Basin, downriver from Lough Derg.
Clare ‘has not maximised its water sport & recreation potential’
Co Clare has struggled to maximise its water sport and recreation potential, prompting the call for a new feasibility study while a seven year old equivalent has not delivered on any of its objectives.
Ashes of Brendan Grace spread in Lough Derg with seat erected in his memory at Killaloe
Family of the late Brendan Grace have marked the anniversary of his death by spreading his ashes on Lough Derg near their Killaloe home.
Historic character of Killaloe & Ballina to be respected in new plan
Work on a town enhancement, tourism and mobility plan for Killaloe and Ballina has begun.
Safe landing for Clare’s newest white-tailed eagles
East Clare has welcomed its newest residents with a group of white-tailed eagles arriving earlier this week.
‘People don’t realise what is on their doorstep’ – Killaloe kayak company keen to make a splash
Killaloe kayaking tour company, My Next Adventure, had anticipated launching for the summer season in April but were forced to delay this until Monday as a result of COVID-19.
Controversial Carrownagowan Wind Farm promises millions to East Clare & up to 100 jobs
Coillte have been criticised for the manner in which they have prepared a planning application for a wind farm in East Clare which if developed as planned could yield a €10m contribution for the local area.