‘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.
‘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.
Emergency powers to allow Westbrook House’s continued use as homeless facility
*Westbrook House. Photograph: Gary Collins Westbrook House will continue to be used as a homeless facility.
Councillors clash as vote to draw down €10m loan for Ennis 2040 DAC is passed
*The Post Office Field is one of the transformational sites. Photograph: Pascal Brooks Clare councillors have voted 23-5 in favour of drawing down a €10m loan for the Ennis 2040 Designated Activity Company (DAC).
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.
Kelly urges Council to avoid ‘costly High Court embarrassment’ on issue of ‘visual impact’ for planning applications
West Clare is “suffering more than any other area” when it comes to ‘visual impact’ influencing planning applications for dwelling houses, a county councillor has claimed.
Syrian Connections project earns top marks for Clare Library
*Cllr Gerry Flynn, Director of Service with Clare County Council Anne Haugh, Mayor of Clare Cllr Mary Howard, Co Librarian Helen Walsh & CEO of Shannon Chamber Helen Downes. Photograph: Eamon Ward Clare County Library has been awarded the ‘Best Library Service’ award for its project, ‘Connections: Stories by Syrian Families in County Clare’.
Ennis soccer clubs at risk of ‘going to the wall’ as pleas made to reduce rental costs
*Photograph: John Mangan Soccer clubs in Ennis are at risk of going bust, an elected representative from the county town has warned.
Time to use Clare as HQ of Dept of Rural Affairs & Community Development
Locating the headquarters of the Department of Rural Affairs and Community Development in Co Clare can signal the Government’s commitment to rural Ireland, local elected representatives have declared.
