Staycation crowds a timely lift for Clare economy
*Wind surfers in Fanore. Clare’s attraction as one of the country’s leading staycation destinations is what the local economy needed, a county councillor has stressed.
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Spanish Point Golf Club defend handicap system following criticism
*Members of the Spanish Point Pierce Purcell team. Photograph: Golffile. Spanish Point Golf Club have defended the handicap system in place for its members.
Yellow Submarine duo confident Corofin is ready for a rebirth
*Thibaut Caron, left, and Bemol Piotrowski have opened the Yellow Submarine restaurant and pub in Corofin. Bemol Piotrowski has a vision for the Yellow Submarine, the new restaurant and pub he’s opened in Corofin. He wants to see it become more than just an eatery or a place to get a pint. He’d like it …
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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.
Lifeguard service & presence of extra seasonal staff gets underway at Clare’s coastal spots
Extra seasonal staff have commenced work at coastal locations across the county this weekend.
Clare’s 9 Blue Flag beaches retain status
All nine Blue Flag beaches in Clare have retained their status for 2021.
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.
Public urged to remain vigilant over Bank Holiday weekend in Clare
*Photograph: John Mangan Ahead of the anticipated arrival of large numbers of people to our beaches this May Bank Holiday Weekend, pleas have been issued for the public to remain vigilant in the suppression of COVID-19.
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.
Spanish Point ready to begin 125th year celebrations
It may not have been the 125th anniversary that they initially envisaged but Spanish Point Golf Club are eager to make the most of the quasquicentennial milestone from the end of April.