Pyrite homeowners ‘living in purgatory
*Photograph: Joe Buckley PEOPLE IN HOMES damaged by pyrite “are living in purgatory,” a Kilrush councillor has claimed.
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Business case for reopening Crusheen rail stop ‘stronger than ever’
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES ARE CONFIDENT that the business case for reopening the Crusheen stop on the Western Rail Corridor is stronger than ever.
‘Sky high bills’ for some Clare businesses with rates revaluation
*The impact to towns and villages will be “seriously damaging”, local elected representatives have cautioned. SOME CLARE BUSINESSES face “sky high” bills with work underway on a rates revaluation.
‘Don’t forget the Council also have to keep the lights on’ – Howard seeks significant additional funds for local authority
*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Eamon Ward CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL must also be considered “in the equation” for the cost of living crisis, an Ennis representative has said while calling for “significant additional funding” to be provided to the local authority.
Target set to have EV charging point installed in Killaloe by end of 2023’s first quarter
AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE charger is targeted to be installed in Killaloe within the first three months of next year.
Clare residents surveyed on sustainable tourism in the county
*Director of Rural Development with Clare County Council, Leonard Cleary, Fiona McKenna of ATU Sligo, Pat Dowling Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF), Head of Tourism with Clare County Council Deirdre O’Shea, Carol Gleeson Manager of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark and Sean …
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Tom O’Callaghan selected by Fianna Fáil members as Nestor’s replacement on Council
*Marie O’Callaghan, Tom O’Callaghan and Darragh O’Callaghan. Photograph: Joe Buckley TOM O’CALLAGHAN is to become the newest Clare councillor after he received the majority backing from Fianna Fáil members in Ennis to fill the seat vacated by Mark Nestor.
Clare County Council named local authority of the year & winner of two Arts awards
CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL scooped three awards at the Chambers Ireland Excellence Awards.
East Clare still without EV charging points but Minister Ryan adamant area has ‘big opportunity’
*Eamon Ryan. Photograph: Eamon Ward MINISTER for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan (GP) has insisted East Clare has “a big opportunity” when it comes to electric vehicles despite the absence of a single EV charging point in the area.
Killaloe rat run to come under the microscope of speed survey
A KILLALOE “rat run” is to be subject to a speed survey to determine if it fits the bill for low cost safety improvement funding.