Tulla dereliction is ‘daunting & disgraceful’
*A vacant property in Tulla. Photograph: Páraic McMahon Derelict houses and empty properties in the heart of Tulla are contributing to “a daunting feeling” for locals and passers by.
Alan O’Callaghan
Clare’s roadside hedges are getting stronger – O’Callaghan
*Cllr Alan O’Callaghan. Photograph: Eamon Ward Roadside hedges are getting stronger in 2019, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan has claimed.
Property tax increases in Clare by maximum amount
Clare’s local property tax is to increase by fifteen percent following a vote by elected members on Monday evening.
Brexit offering FDI and tourism potential for Co Clare
Brexit poses some challenge for Co Clare but also provides opportunities for foreign direct investment (FDI) and tourism, a recent meeting has heard.
Minister Ross to visit Clare by September- Harty
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross has agreed to visit Co Clare next month according to Independent TD, Dr. Michael Harty.
Trump Visit & Irish Open brought back what The Gardaí are about
An Garda Síochána have been praised for their engagement with the public and handling of big events in West Clare in the past two months.
Murphy gets most Board appointments of all Clare councillors
*Cllr Paul Murphy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Clarecastle councillor, Paul Murphy will sit on the most boards and committees of all twenty eight elected members of Clare County Council for the next five years.
‘Tulla more divided than parts of Northern Ireland’
Tulla is more divided than parts of Northern Ireland according to one native of the East Clare town.
‘Politics in Clare has not seen the last of Beckha Doyle’
This Wednesday saw the Killaloe Municipal District hold their first meeting since the local elections, Beckha Doyle was frustrated and disappointed there wasn’t a new face among them but she’s adamant her time in politics will come.
‘We’re in a time of climate chaos’ – O’Donovan
*Barry O’Donovan. Photograph: Martin Connolly As the Green Party secured their first seat on Clare County Council since the 2009 election of Brian Meaney, one of their two candidates in the county maintained the elected councillors need to stand up and address ‘climate chaos’.
