Lough Derg can rebalance Clare’s tourism offering
Lough Derg is viewed as central to rebalancing the tourism offering within Co Clare.
Pat Hayes
Special meeting of Council to be held as Cllr O’Brien tells Aer Lingus to hang their heads in shame
A special meeting of Clare County Council is to be convened to discuss Aer Lingus’ decision to close its base at Shannon Airport.
Faith in beef industry has ‘never recovered’ from Beef Tribunal
Faith in the beef industry can be strengthened by the appointment of an independent meat regulator, a North Clare representative has maintained.
Shannon Greenway will open East Clare up for slow tourism
Possessing the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands will add to the prestige of the Shannon Greenway when it is completed.
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.
More toilet facilities needed as visitors to Clare grow
Temporary toilet facilities and additional parking needs to be sourced for popular attractions and walking trails in the county, Clare councillors have said.
Addition of signage on Killaloe walking route will give safety to pedestrians
*Photograph: PL Chadwick Signage is to be erected on the Hill Rd in Killaloe advising motorists of the presence of walkers.
Plans for 18 unit Scariff social housing development hit stumbling block over expected costs
*Photograph: Martin Connolly A revised application for the development of 18 social housing units in Scariff is to be submitted to the Department of Housing.
Funding shortfall sees River Grainey removed from drainage programme
A sizeable reduction in allocations for the river drainage programme has resulted in the River Grainey’s withdrawal from the scheme.
Discussion on levy for extraction of Lough Derg water to Dublin raises tempers among Clare councillors
Local councillors clashed over calls to set up a financial levy “if and when” water from Lough Derg is abstracted to Dublin.