Funds aid Clare’s fight against alien species
GROUPS in Clare are being encouraged to avail of a €3m local biodiversity action fund.
Malcolm Noonan
Scariff based Irish Seed Savers & X-PO in Kilnaboy celebrated in new book
A SCARIFF SOCIAL enterprise working to conserve Ireland’s plant genetic resources has been celebrated in a new book.
Hiring of Clare biodiversity officer will help county in emergency
*The biodiversity garden in Shannon. Photograph: Arthur Ellis A NEW BIODIVERSITY OFFICER is to be appointed in Co Clare.
Blue Flags retained by 9 Clare beaches
NINE CLARE BEACHES have retained their Blue Flag status for 2022 with three Green Coast Awards also maintained.
Lough Graney selected under €20m scheme to protect Ireland’s most pristine rivers
*Flagmount surrounding Lough Graney. Areas surrounding Lough Graney in North East Clare have been selected for inclusion in the EU-funded Waters of LIFE project to protect Ireland’s most pristine river catchments.
Inis Cealtra & The Burren shaping up for UNESCO status
TWO Clare locations are set to be included in Ireland’s latest application for UNESCO world heritage status.
E-coli passed onto two week old boy after older sibling swims in Kilkee
*Photograph: John Mangan E-coli infections among young bathers remain prevalent at coastal locations in the county, a Clare Senator has warned.
Government negotiating with Clare County Council regarding extension of pyrite scheme
Engagement is ongoing between the Irish Government and Clare County Council regarding the potential extension of the defective concrete blocks grants scheme to affected homes in Clare.
Transport Minister to visit Shannon Airport in coming weeks
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan (GP) is to visit Shannon Airport next month.
