Concern voiced on retention of firefighters in Fire & Rescue Service
Senior officials in Clare County Council have disputed claims that there is a crisis in the County Fire and Rescue Service.
Shane Talty
Mediator to be appointed to try resolve Doolin Coast Guard dispute
A mediator is to be appointed in an attempt to resolve an ongoing dispute at Doolin Coast Guard.
‘Lives are at risk’ – answers & interventions sought as Doolin Coast Guard unit is stood down
“Lives are at risk” after the Doolin Coast Guard Unit was stood down amid an ongoing dispute.
Electric vehicle charging points a chance to make most of predicted rise in visitors to Wild Atlantic Way
Towns and villages along the Wild Atlantic Way must capitalise on a predicted increase in visitor numbers by installing charging points for electric vehicles, a West Clare councillor has said.
Potential of dezoning lands with no wastewater infrastructure ‘closes the door’ on rural Clare
*O’Callaghans Mills. Photograph: John Mangan Rural communities in Clare are at risk of “dying out” with plans to dezone lands in areas without wastewater infrastructure in the upcoming County Development Plan.
Grant makes history as first Clare councillor co-opted virtually
Lahinch’s Liam Grant has been formally co-opted to Clare County Council.
Coastal resources in Clare ‘must improve’ to match success of Wild Atlantic Way
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Increased investment is needed on mobility and parking for Clare routes along the Wild Atlantic Way to maximise the positive consequences of the footfall attached to the tourism trail.
‘A great day for Liscannor & the whole bay’ – end in sight to water woes
Turfs up in Clare as Irish Water turns the sod on new and upgraded wastewater treatment plans for Liscannor, Kilfenora and Kilrush. Photo: Eamon Ward. An end is in sight to the water woes in Liscannor which have caused repeated beach closures at Lahinch.
Wheelchair access unlikely for ‘hidden gem’ Glasheen Beach
A South-West Clare beach described as “a hidden gem” is hit by a number of issues preventing wheelchair access.
Extra signage and road markings approved for Bellharbour
Bellharbour is to have additional signage and road markings installed throughout the village.
