‘Palpable upset’ as iconic Quin tree is ‘butchered’
“Palpable upset” has been expressed in Quin over the “butchering” of an iconic tree nestled in the heart of the village.
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East Clare to benefit first from National Broadband Plan
An East Clare councillor has urged National Broaband Ireland (NBI) to brush up on their geography after signs emerged in the county indicating that it was Limerick.
DigiClare to launch global campaign on digital hubs & plans underway for five new facilities
DigiClare are planning to launch an international marketing campaign as part of a bid to make Clare “the remote working capital of Ireland”.
4000 jobs target of Clare Rural Development Strategy must now factor remote working into its review
Targets of the Clare Rural Development Strategy need to be revised because of the global pandemic, a West Clare representative has stated.
Upcoming change to veterinary medicine regulations ‘more unneeded bureaucracy for farmers’
Farmers are being hit with “more unneeded bureaucracy” with calls for a derogation allowing veterinary medicines to be sold without prescription for use on food-producing animals set to cease.
‘People of all demographics are really struggling’ – appeal issued for increased mental health supports in Clare
A “massive hangover” with regard to the public’s mental health will be experienced unless sufficient supports are put in place.
Arrival of iconic destination to East Clare a step closer with plans submitted for Inis Cealtra visitor centre
A new Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) visitor centre in the heart of Mountshannon village has taken a big leap forward with the submission of plans for the proposed new facility.
375 Clare families impacted by food & fuel shortage
375 FAMILIES in Clare are struggling from a fuel and food shortage.
Community must have maximum benefit from Carrownagowan Wind Farm as major development progresses
One of East Clare’s biggest projects has moved a step closer with elected representatives of the local authority approving a planners report for the development of the Carrownagowan Wind Farm.
Reddan’s Quay hit with speeding drivers and ‘a touch of undesirables’
An increase in speeding coupled with “a touch of undesirables and anti-social behaviour” has become apparent at a popular quay in East Clare.
