History made as Council meeting is chaired remotely
Clare County Council made history on Tuesday when one of its meetings was chaired for the first time by somebody not physically present at the sitting.
Pat Hayes
Clare councillors call for gyms to be reopened and some COVID-19 restrictions on businesses to be eased
Local representatives in Clare are calling for an easing of COVID-19 restrictions citing the impact on businesses and mental health in their arguments.
Scariff Martyrs remembered in private ceremonies
Private ceremonies were undertaken over the weekend marking the centenary of the Scariff Martyrs.
Inconsistency of hedge-cutting causing damage to trucks, buses & tractors
Drivers of trucks, buses and tractors are experiencing more damaged mirrors than other motorists, East Clare representatives have flagged due to a poor standard of hedge cutting.
Bealkelly to Tuamgraney walking trail viewed as a ‘fantastic asset’ to East Clare
A 4.5km walking trail in East Clare is set to be finished by the end of November according to local authority officials.
‘Serious flooding issues a constant’ at River Graney
A planned programme of drainage works are needed to mitigate against “serious flooding issues” along the River Graney, East Clare representatives have stated.
Inis Cealtra visitor experience to be model for sustainable tourism
A contract for the design of the Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) Visitor experience has been signed by Clare County Council and its consultants with the project viewed as a future model for sustainable tourism.
O’Brien seeks improved disability access at Ballycuggeran Amenity Park
A Killaloe councillor has implored Clare County Council to make all of Ballycuggeran Amenity Park suitable for universal access.
‘Never a busier summer season in East Clare’ as councillors lobby for extra resources
Lack of resources and bins are leading to some “unsightly areas” cropping up and a gulf between East and West Clare, elected representatives have warned.
Absence of affordable homes in Clare hinders ability of ‘Housing for All’ plan to deliver
Clare’s rugged landscape and scenic beauty has been a unique selling point for generations but is now viewed as a factor in limiting affordable housing prospects in the county.
