Dooley introduces Bill before Oireachtas seeking nationwide ban on sale of smoky coal
A Clare Senator has introduced a bill before the Oireachtas that would see the selling of smoky coal banned nationwide.
Transmission of COVID-19 remains low in Clare
Transmission of COVID-19 in Clare remains among the lowest levels in the Republic of Ireland according to latest data.
New online jobs portal to encourage workers to move to Clare
*Karen Sweeney, Regional Communications Executive of Western Development Commission and Allan Mulrooney, Head of Communications, WDC and AEC Development. Photograph: James Connolly A new online jobs portal aimed at attracting professionals and their families to make new lives in Co. Clare and the West of Ireland has been launched.
Start of cycling season prompts calls for better road maintenance
Resumption of the cycling season has prompted a Clare councillor to seek better maintenance of potholes.
Route recovery plan needed for businesses reliant on Shannon Airport traffic
*Kevin Thompstone. Photograph: Joe Buckley A clear plan for route recovery for services to Shannon Airport needs to be identified to safeguard the hundreds of jobs reliant on air traffic in the region.
Shannon Chamber flag deficit of facilities in town & prepare to bring business case for regional airport funding before Oireachtas
*Shannon Chamber Chief Executive, Helen Downes. Photograph: Liam Burke / Press 22 A deficit of facilities in Shannon for community, civic and creative activity have been flagged by Shannon Chamber in a submission to a masterplan for the town.
North Clare is among areas with lowest spread of COVID-19 in the country
North Clare has among the lowest spread of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland while levels across the county also remain low.
‘Connecting & co-creating’ Ennis project submitted to NTA
*Photograph: John Mangan With funding guaranteed for a new walk and cycle way linking Ennis and Clarecastle, a fresh appeal for a blueway from Clarecastle to Ballyalla has been lodged.
New figures show Clare LEO are supporting 1,283 jobs & 236 small businesses
*Padraic McElwee. Photograph: Eamon Ward New figures have revealed that the Clare Local Enterprise Office is supporting 236 small businesses and 1,283 jobs.
Gardaí launch increased patrols at popular Kilrush spots
Increased patrols have been undertaken by An Garda Síochána at busy locations in Kilrush.
