191 submissions made to An Bord Pleanála over Oatfield wind farm
*Signs opposing the development in Broadford. 191 valid submissions have been made to An Bord Pleanála regarding Ørsted’s plans to construct 11 wind turbines in Oatfield.
12 O’Clock Hills
‘Necklace of wind farms tearing families apart’ from Meelick to Bodyke
*Members of the public who were in the gallery for Monday’s Clare County Council meeting. ELECTED representatives of Clare County Council have hit out at plans from energy companies to erect wind turbines from Meelick to Bodyke in six different developments.
Scariff Bay presenters head for the hills & a feast of traditional music
*Anthony Lenihan, Pat O’Brien, John Lenihan, John Lyons and David Fleming at the Belvoir car park before their ascent of the 12 O’Clock Hills. SCARIFF BAY COMMUNITY RADIO presenters are headed for the hills while others will get to soak up a feast of traditional music.
Friends of Eugene Ryan to reminisce at the 12 O’Clock Hills
Nearing the first anniversary of the passing of Eugene Ryan, a group of his friends intend to climb the 12 O’Clock hills on Saturday September 17th, to remember and reminisce.
Pointing the way – walking routes pinpointed in attempts to pull more tourists to East Clare
EAST CLARE’s tourism product can be strengthened by further development of its walking routes.
€148k in funding for 8 outdoor projects in Clare
Eight Clare projects have been included in the 189 nationally to benefit from €3.5m in funding to enhance natural amenities.
Three years of success as The Country Store goes from strength to strength
THE Country Store in Broadford celebrated three years in business on Tuesday this week. The milestone took on added significance, according to proprietor Karen O’Connor, who reflected on the last year and a half of operating a business in rural Clare during a pandemic.
Elements of anti-social behaviour persist at 12 O’Clock Hills
*Photograph: Ian Nutt Elements of anti-social behaviour continue to occur at one of East Clare’s most popular attractions, local representatives have warned.
‘Noticeable increase’ of illegal dumping in Clare during COVID-19 restrictions
Instances of illegal dumping have soared across Co Clare over the past two months.
‘Increase in visitors since Covid-19 outbreak’ prompts closure of 12 O’Clock Hills at peak times
East Clare walking trail, the 12 O’Clock Hills is to close on weekends and bank holidays in a bid to limit the spread of Coronavirus.
