‘Our local Lahinch’ – Ballyalla Lake ‘went back to what it was during COVID-19’
Ballyalla Lake “has gone back to what it was” due to an increased amount of visitors to the scenic location on the outskirts of Ennis during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Paul Murphy
Mayor Murphy encouraged to become the cycling Mayor
For the second time in his political career, Cllr Paul Murphy (FG) has been elected Mayor of the Ennis Municipal District.
‘A shining beacon for Ennis Town’ – tributes paid following Cllr Flynn’s second coming as Mayor of the county capital
Creativity, cooperation and courage were among the compliments dished out to Cllr Johnny Flynn (FG) as his year long tenure as Mayor of Ennis concluded on Thursday.
‘Local businesses are the backbone of our economy’ – calls made for commercial rates to be frozen
A freeze of commercial rates in Co Clare is needed to allow businesses preserve their future, elected representatives have said.
‘Farmers should be allowed spread slurry year-round’ – Burke
Pressurised farmers have influenced Clare councillors to seek permission for them to be able to spread slurry all year round.
‘All children should be able to communicate’ – Clare councillors call for teaching of sign language in schools
Sign language could become compulsory in schools across the country if a motion passed by Clare County Council gains traction within the Department of Education.
Calls to connect Shannon & Ennis off-road to complement West Clare Greenway
An off-road greenway connecting Shannon Town and the Airport with Ennis has been mooted to add to the West Clare Greenway, plans of which continue to progress.
Illegal encampments must be dealt with in ‘legal & safe’ manner – Council
Clare County Council will “not be found wanting” when it comes to dealing with illegal encampments, the Chief Executive of the local authority has stated.
27% of Clare lights upgraded to LED
27% of Clare’s public lighting have been upgraded to Light Emitting Diode (LED), the remainder is expected to be completed in the next two years.
Reform needed of Ireland’s ‘collapsing’ childcare system
It is unknown when childcare facilities will reopen in the country, prior to their closure they were described as being “on the brink of collapse” by elected representatives in the county.
