‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
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Millions of US viewers to get a taste of Clare this autumn
Filming took place across Co Clare this week for a production that is to air to millions of US TV viewers later this year.
No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
Plaques unveiled to honour Laura Brennan & Michael Tierney
Two of Ennis’ best known former residents were remembered at the unveiling of special memorial plaques in the county town on Wednesday evening.
‘Appalling to keep Ennis Friary locked up’
The absence of a planned reopening date for a historical landmark in Ennis has been lamented as “appalling” by the county’s first citizen.
‘Sands have shifted’ – need to review provision of lifeguard service in Clare highlighted
Senior officials in Clare County Council are reluctant to give “any commitments we can’t stand over” when it comes to engaging full-time lifeguards at coastal locations.
€8k allocated for paint & gutter cleaning scheme for Parnell St
€8000 has been allocated for a painting, gutter cleaning and repair scheme to properties which connect to the Ennis public realm works on Parnell Street.
Minister Coveney opens €3.2m Civil Defence HQ
Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney (FG) has officially opened the new Clare Civil Defence headquarters.
‘Untapped potential for little oasis of parks in Ennis’
Benches at an Ennis park are “so dirty” that members of the public are unable to sit on them, an elected representative has claimed with another councillor highlighting the “untapped potential” of the area.
Comedy resulting in ‘unbelievable business’ for Lallys as demand for booking increases at Hotel Woodstock
Hotel Woodstock owners Sean and Elaine Lally were recently presented with a new COVID Hero Comedy Award for the comedic joy they brought to the county online throughout the lockdowns.