30 years this month since opening of Bushypark
Bushypark Treatment Centre opened its doors in Ennis 30 years ago this month.
Litter survey commends Lahinch & Mountshannon but marks Doolin as moderately littered
*Mountshannon. Two Clare coastal areas have been described as ‘clean to European norms’ whilst one popular tourist spot was labelled ‘moderately littered’ in a report published today (Thursday).
Indoor dining rules ‘a torment’ says Doonbeg restaurant owner
One Clare business has labelled the new indoor dining guidelines a “torment” and “contradiction” while stressing that it will not facilitate the changes until clearer guidelines are issued.
Speedo Mick turns heads in Co Clare
A Liverpool man who triumphed over adversary to beat drug and alcohol dependence passed through Clare this week on a walking tour, as part of a fundraiser for mental health services.
Biggest challenge for visitors to Kilrush is seeing what town has to offer
*Irene Hamilton. Photograph: Bob Singer Volunteers are needed for a new mobile tourist information office planned for the Kilrush Market Square, which hopes to assist visitors as they enter the gateway to West Clare.
Ennis businessman completes 10.9km for Cancer Care West
*Diarmuid McMahon, Emer Irwin, Pat Irwin and Peter Cunningham. Clare businessman Diarmuid McMahon has completed a 10.9km swim across Galway Bay to raise vital funding for Cancer Care West.
Hotel Doolin continues to earn the plaudits for environmental action
Ireland’s first certified carbon neutral hotel recently picked up a number of environmental awards for waste prevention and sustainable on-site practices.
Corofin gathers to remember James Tierney
*Joe O’Connell & Lyndsey Tierney. Family, friends and community members gathered in Corofin on Saturday afternoon for the unveiling of a large plaque in honour of local mechanic, engineer, and inventor James Tierney.
Time to transcend negative stereotypes on young mothers – Doora’s Rachael
A young mother from Clare has called for more comprehensive education around relationships and sexuality, referencing her own teenage pregnancy as an example of ‘living outside the norm’.
More information needed on beach wheelchairs at Kilkee & Lahinch
*TJ Coughlan. A woman who rented a beach-friendly wheelchair at Kilkee for her son this weekend has stressed the need for increased information as well as changing facilities at the seaside town.
