‘Rediscovered communities’ highlight need for localised exercise facilities
Living in ‘lockdown’ has reacquainted the people of Clare with the area where they reside and has highlighted the need for investment in communities.
Alan O’Callaghan
‘Local businesses are the backbone of our economy’ – calls made for commercial rates to be frozen
A freeze of commercial rates in Co Clare is needed to allow businesses preserve their future, elected representatives have said.
Quin & Feakle chosen for paint scheme
Two East Clare villages have been selected to benefit from the 2020 paint scheme in the Killaloe Municipal District.
‘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.
‘Self gagging’ leading to rubber stamping by Clare councillors claims Kelly
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Elected representatives in Clare have said the standing orders in place for meetings of Clare County Council are a form of “self-gagging”.
Drivers ‘missing the turn for Tulla’
“Poor signage” along the R352 has been blamed as having an impact on the local Tulla economy as people are at risk of ‘missing the turn-off,’ according to one county councillor.
Wait for water mains repair in Miltown Malbay ‘chronic’
Delays to Clare projects on Irish Water’s mains rehabilitation programme have been labelled as “chronic” in Miltown Malbay. A list of priority projects in the 2020 mains rehabilitation programme to be carried out by Irish Water was sought by elected representatives at a recent meeting of the local authority. “Is funding now allocated for Mullagh …
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Clare Gardaí concerned by rising amount of drivers on drugs
There was a seven percent increase in the amount of Clare motorists found to be driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in 2019.
Property marking ‘another weapon to tackle rural crime’
Property marking is “another weapon in the armoury against rural crime,” attendees of a recent demonstration on its progress in Clare were informed.
Confirmations & Communions in Killaloe Diocese put on hold
All confirmation and first communion ceremonies in the Diocese of Killaloe due to take place between Thursday and the Easter Holidays have been postponed.
