‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
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‘Sands have shifted’ – need to review provision of lifeguard service in Clare highlighted
Senior officials in Clare County Council are reluctant to give “any commitments we can’t stand over” when it comes to engaging full-time lifeguards at coastal locations.
€500k estimated cost for Cliffs of Moher strategy
Half a million euros is being spent on the development of the Cliffs of Moher 2040 strategy which is due to be completed by the end of this year.
Kilkee students praised for ‘humanising consequence of not slowing down’
Warning signs are to be erected at the Cliff Rd in Kilkee following safety concerns.
Faith in beef industry has ‘never recovered’ from Beef Tribunal
Faith in the beef industry can be strengthened by the appointment of an independent meat regulator, a North Clare representative has maintained.
Extra resources for Clare’s coastal amenities to cost €10-€15k per week
Between €10,000 to €15,000 per week is projected to be spent by Clare County Council in providing additional resources to coastal amenities to cope with a forecasted staycation surge.
Increase in visitors to popular spots in Clare as Council commit to opening more toilets for Bank Holiday
*Crowds on the prom in Lahinch on Saturday. Photograph: John Mangan Coastal locations in Co Clare experienced a big surge in visitors last weekend while Clare County Council have confirmed that public toilets at Spanish Point and White Strand will be open for the May Bank Holiday.
Safety signage approved for riverwalk in Ennistymon
Safety signage is to be erected along an Ennistymon riverwalk.
Areas of North & West Clare need to be viewed as ‘areas to live not visit’
Areas of North and West Clare cannot be viewed solely as places for people to visit, the Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District has stressed.
Over 300 waiting on social housing in West & North Clare
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Demand for social housing is exceeding supply in North and West Clare.
