Water ‘saga’ finally over on Kilmaley/Inagh group scheme
*Agnes O’Malley getting water from Kilmaley Church. Photograph: John Mangan A seven week ‘do not drink’ water notice has been lifted on the county’s largest group water scheme.
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‘Teenagers biggest worry is plastic being dumped in the sea’ – calls for controlled plastic waste collection
Calls for a controlled plastic waste collection systems at “key waterways and strategic locations” in the county are not in the “immediate plans” of the local authority.
Gardaí close off public car park in Lahinch
Gardaí are in place stopping any further visitors from coming to Lahinch’s public car park.
‘Stay away or be turned away’ – North Clare reps advise against visiting Lahinch on Mother’s Day
Stay out of Lahinch on Mother’s Day is the message from North Clare councillors who have said they will turn visitors away.
Online abuse of Clare Covid-19 family slammed by elected reps
Elected local representatives have blasted the public commentary aimed at one Clare family since they were diagnosed with the coronavirus last week.
Lack of reference to climate & biodiversity during GE2020 canvass ‘scary’
*Environmental protesters in Clare. Photograph: Orla Begley Canvassers who knocked on doors across the county in the lead up to the General Election have described it as “scary” the lack of times in which climate and biodiversity change was brought up at as a key issue.
Shannon Airport working with Fáilte Ireland to maximise Wild Atlantic Way brand
*Shannon Group CEO, Mary Considine. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Shannon Airport are “working closely” with Fáilte Ireland on maximising the Wild Atlantic Way brand to entice more passengers to fly into Clare.
Council land may be used as lay bys for rural bus stops
Council owned land is potentially going to be used as an additional lay bys to ease the access to public transport for rural dwellers.
No break for Martin Conway as he commences Seanad election campaign
“A seismic shift in the way people think about politics” was evident according to Martin Conway (FG) as he reflected on the results of the weekend’s outcome in Clare.
Getting 10% of vote ‘phenomenal for rural Green’ Garvey
*Cllr Roisin Garvey (GP) talks to The Clare Echo Editor, Stuart Holly. Photograph: Joe Buckley Warm embraces were shared between Cllr Róisín Garvey (GP) and various members of her campaign team after she was finally eliminated at a quarter past one on Monday in sixth place.