‘We’re not poodles’ – Cllr Kelly questions legality of County Development Plan
*Cllr PJ Kelly. Photograph: Martin Connolly CLARE’s most experienced councillor has questioned the legality of the County Development Plan.
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Four social housing developments with budget of €40m officially opened in Clare
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, walking through the Cnoc na Scoile social housing development, Ashline, Ennis, with (L-R) Anne Haugh, Director of Social Development, Clare County Council, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien, and Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council. Photograph: Eamon Ward FOUR NEW SOCIAL HOUSING …
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‘We don’t want Éire Óg A vs Éire Óg B to be our future county finals’ – developer led wastewater infrastructure can halt rural depopulation
*Darren O’Brien and Conor O’Halloran embrace at the final whistle of the 2021 Clare SFC final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ADDITION OF PRIVATE DEVELOPER LED wastewater infrastructure is key to haling the decline of 51 towns and villages in Clare who face the risk of depopulation in its absence.
Tourism representatives explore Clare projects serving as rural economic engines
Pictured is the Great Lighthouses of Ireland delegation at Loop Head Peninsula in County Clare, joined by Irish Lights Chief Executive Yvonne Shields O’Connor and Clare County Council Chief Executive Pat Dowling. OVER FORTY tourism representatives have travelled to Clare to explore projects in the field which have served as engines of economic and social …
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Cnoc na Gaoithe preserving the culture of Tulla & East Clare
*Photograph: Ruth Griffin REDEVELOPMENT of an old convent and primary school building in Tulla into a cultural hub has been described by one Minister as “a gamechanger” for the locality.
Over 25,000 spectators to attend KMPG Irish Women’s Open
Photograph: Brian Morrison More than 25,000 spectators are expected to attend next week’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle’s 18-hole Championship Course.
Warm welcome home for Michael Blake & Aga Khan trophy in Tuamgraney
*Photograph: Ruth Griffin MICHAEL BLAKE enjoyed a hero’s welcome when he returned to Tuamgraney on Wednesday evening with the Aga Khan trophy, the most famous piece of silverware in showjumping.
Nestor made his Mark in local politics – councillors predict Cloughleigh man will become an Archbishop
*Mark Nestor celebrating his election to Clare County Council in 2019. Photograph: Martin Connolly A STANDING OVATION was extended to Cllr Mark Nestor (FF) as he attended his final Council meeting on Monday with his colleagues predicting he will one day become an Archbishop.
Shannon Aviation Museum installs permanent exhibition to Irish Air Corps
Irish Air Corps General Officer Commanding and Director of Military Aviation, Brigadier General Rory O’Connor. Photograph: Joe Buckley A WING DEDICATED to the Irish Air Corps has been officially unveiled at the Shannon Aviation Museum.
Construction underway finally for Killaloe Bypass
CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited Killaloe Bypass has finally begun.