Labasheeda chosen for paint scheme
Labasheeda is to get the treatment afforded to Lahinch, Liscannor and Ennistymon last year as it has been chosen for the paint scheme administered by Clare County Council.
Shannon Estuary
Safe landing for Clare’s newest white-tailed eagles
East Clare has welcomed its newest residents with a group of white-tailed eagles arriving earlier this week.
‘This cannot gather dust’ -Shannon masterplan due for October completion
Shannon’s latest masterplan must not become a document that gathers dust on a shelf and represents “the last chance” to plan the future of the town.
Kilrush RNLI appeal for public to follow restrictions following Shannon Estuary rescue
A five year old girl that was swept out to sea along the Shannon Estuary was rescued carefully by members of the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 115 and the Kilrush RNLI on Thursday afternoon.
‘Red tape’ preventing greater cleaning of rivers in Clare
Frustration has been voiced with “the red tape” that has limited the amount of cleaning done in Clare rivers since the beginning of the year.
Charting the early sightings of dolphins in the Shannon Estuary
One of the earliest research trips examining the activity of dolphins in the Shannon Estuary took place in 1993.
Planning regulations have ‘sentenced rural Clare to death’ – PJ Kelly
*Cllr PJ Kelly, Cllr Pat McMahon & Cllr PJ Ryan in UL. Photograph: Alan Place Planning rules and regulations have resulted in rural Clare being “sentenced to death” according to one of the most experienced elected representatives on the County Council.
Clare coast privileged to be home of ‘misunderstood’ basking sharks
*Basking sharks in Clare. Photograph: Ken O’Sullivan Clare is privileged to have the presence of basking sharks along the West coast of Ireland according to documentary film-maker and conservationist, Ken O’Sullivan.
Shannon Estuary ‘under-utilised’
Consideration is to be given for water based tourism along Shannon Estuary in the soon to be published Clare Tourism Strategy.
Renaming Mid-West as the Shannon region would benefit Airport & tourism
To bring more promotional benefits to the area the Mid-West region needs to be renamed the Shannon region, one councillor has stated.
