‘Out of touch’ to not extend lifeguard cover
*Lifeguards in Lahinch. RENEWED CALLS have been made to extend the lifeguard cover in Co Clare.
Pat Dowling
Planning to be lodged in April for One Shannon Hub but philanthropic donation in doubt
*The One Shannon Hub is a key aspect of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan. A PLANNING APPLICATION is due to be lodged in April for the One Shannon Hub while a philanthropic donation that had been earmarked for the building dubbed as “an icon” for Shannon is at risk of falling through.
Clare residents surveyed on sustainable tourism in the county
*Director of Rural Development with Clare County Council, Leonard Cleary, Fiona McKenna of ATU Sligo, Pat Dowling Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF), Head of Tourism with Clare County Council Deirdre O’Shea, Carol Gleeson Manager of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark and Sean …
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Council’s 2023 Budget of €151.8m adopted with commercial rates unaffected but community grants cut
*A special meeting was held on Friday to adapt the Budget. A €151.8M BUDGET has been adopted by Clare County Council
Clare County Council named local authority of the year & winner of two Arts awards
CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL scooped three awards at the Chambers Ireland Excellence Awards.
Shannon flood relief scheme needs timelines and urgency
*Flooding in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley MORE DEFINITE timelines are needed regarding the completion of the Shannon Town & Environs Flood Relief Scheme.
Ennis Town & Shannon Airport win at Age Friendly Awards
The Ennis Age Friendly Town Strategy (2021) was winner of the ‘Age Friendly Environment’ award at the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2022. Pictured (left to right) are: Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council; Cllr Tony O’Brien, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; Carmel Kirby, Director of Physical Development, Clare County Council; Cllr Mary …
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‘Exciting future’ predicted as Killaloe Bypass & Shannon Bridge Crossing ploughs ahead
“AN EXCITING FUTURE” has been signalled with the turning of the sod for the new Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme.
Stop prioritising ‘pet projects’ & stand up for Shannon Heritage transfer – Flynn tells Council
*Cllr Gerry Flynn responds to Cathal Crowe TD. Photograph: Natasha Barton A SHANNON representative has called on senior management in Clare County Council “to stand up and be counted” to finalise the transfer of four Shannon Heritage sites to the local authority.
Shannon Heritage workers ‘terrified’ of January unemployment
*Lily Murphy makes a point. Photograph: Natasha Barton SHANNON HERITAGE workers have slammed the level of communication they have received from Shannon Airport Group as uncertainty looms over the proposed transfer of the tourism sites in Co Clare.