Health Minister includes Clare trio on new Mid-West planning board
*Lissycasey native Alma Kelly. HEALTH MINISTER, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (FG) has announced the make-up of the Mid-West Health Planning Board.
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Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience wins RIAI award
THE Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience has won an award in the Adaptation and Re-Use category at the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Architecture Awards 2026. Developed by Clare County Council, the attraction celebrates its one year anniversary this month and provides an engaging insight into the history of Inis Cealtra (Holy Island). Designed by Dublin …
New rural housing guidelines can reinvigorate parts of Clare
PARTS of Co Clare are to be reinvigorated following the publication of new guidelines for rural planning.
Lands to be unlocked in Ennis for development of 1300 homes
TWO MAJOR ENNIS housing projects have been approved under the Government’s new €1bn Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIFF).
Dooley confirms €100k for New Nature-Based Play Space at Lees Road
A new nature-based play and learning space will be developed at John O’Sullivan Park, Lees Road, Ennis after Clare County Council won a bid as a pilot location for new government funding. The €100,000 funding, confirmed this morning by local Minister Timmy Dooley TD (FF), will support the creation of a high-quality outdoor play environment …
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An Taoiseach responds to motion brought by Clare TD
AN TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has issued a response to Clare TD Timmy Dooley (FF) who brought a motion by Clare County Council on the current cost of living to his attention. The Fianna Fáil leader stated in a letter that he recognised the impact that rising fuel costs were having on households and businesses. Mr …
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€1.93m in funding for Shannon Airport to go towards airport safety & security infrastructure
SHANNON AIRPORT has been granted €1.93m in funding under the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030.
Dooley to lead talks in efforts to end fuel protests but says view Government has profited on excise duty is ‘lovely simplistic argument’
*Junior Minister and Clare TD, Timmy Dooley (FF). JUNIOR MINISTER and Clare TD, Timmy Dooley (FF) will be leading the Government side in negotiations to try bring an end to the fuel protests which commence this Friday afternoon.
Shannon Airport flying high with inclusion in €45m Regional Airports Programme
SHANNON AIRPORT has been included in the new Regional Airports Programme which will split a €45m capital investment between four airports.
Threefold increase in roads funding for Co Clare
*€750,000 has been allocated for works at Blake’s Corner. Photograph: Bob Singer CO CLARE has received a threefold increase in its national roads funding for 2026.