*Ennistymon public realm works in May 2026 || Photograph: Páraic McMahon A PAINT scheme for homes and businesses affected by public realm works in Ennistymon is to be explored by Clare County Council as part of the 2027 Budget process.
*Cllr Bill Slattery (inset) and Cllr Shane Talty brought a motion before the WCMD on the proposed plant A CALL has been made for another round of public consultation on plans for a wastewater treatment plant serving Ennistymon and Lahinch amid concerns over communication with the local community.
*Shane Lowry celebrates winning the 2026 Irish Open in Doonbeg. Photograph: Joe Buckley THERE is “serious talk” of the Irish Open returning to Clare in 2029, according to a West Clare councillor.
*Cllr Gabriel Keating (Inset) has proposed the WCMD write to Uisce Eirean requesting they come to Kilkee “provide clarity” on the proposed plant A CALL has been made for Uisce Éireann to hold a public information evening in Kilkee to provide clarity on proposals for a new wastewater treatment plant.
*Major upgrade works are to begin at Kilrush Sports Complex. WORKS worth €241,000 are planned for the Kilrush Sports Complex, including the refurbishment of dressing rooms and new lighting for the cross-country and walking track.
CONCERNS have been raised over road safety outside Fanore National School, with calls for improved pedestrian infrastructure between the school and Fanore Beach.
SAFETY concerns have been raised at the Kilmaley junction on the R474, with councillors warning that worsening flooding issues are affecting one of West Clare’s busiest routes.
Photograph: Quilty Village by Ann O’Connell || Inset: Cathaoirleach for the West Clare MD Cllr Michael Shannon (FF) WEST Clare councillors have called for new national rural housing guidelines to be brought into effect as quickly as possible, amid concerns that current planning rules are contributing to the decline of rural communities.
Kilrush Town Hall || Inset: Cllr Ian Lynch YOUNG people in Kilrush could be given a greater say in shaping the future of their town under a new proposal supported by Clare County Council.
ROAD safety concerns have been raised outside Coolmeen National School, with councillors calling for a safety review amid complaints of speeding motorists approaching the village.