Milestone project will end the discharge of raw sewage from Liscannor
Works to end the long running practice of discharging raw sewage into Liscannor Bay are due to get underway in the coming months.
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Compensation requested for locals impacted by Doolough discharge
*Photograph: Ruairí Ó Conchúir. Compensation for locals who had property damaged as a consequence of foul discharge from Doolough treatment plant in West Clare has been sought.
Bid to connect Ros Leamhain estate to Tulla Rd sewer ‘a never-ending saga’
Attempts to extend the sewer from a Roslevan estate to the main Tulla Rd have been described as “a never-ending saga”.
Ennis family awarded for water-saving efforts
An Ennis family has been named as one of the winners of the Water Conservation Photo Competition ran by Green Schools in partnership with Irish Water.
E-coli passed onto two week old boy after older sibling swims in Kilkee
*Photograph: John Mangan E-coli infections among young bathers remain prevalent at coastal locations in the county, a Clare Senator has warned.
Disruption to water supply expected in Miltown Malbay & Mullagh as works continue
Installation of a new 4.7km water main is expected to cause disruption to the water supply in Miltown Malbay this week.
Taoiseach commits to intervene over Kilkee water concerns
Kilkee’s beauty was referenced at a sitting of the Dáil on Wednesday as the Taoiseach confirmed he will intervene as the area was hit with a do not swim notice for the third year in succession.
Do not swim notice for Kilkee expected to last a week
A do not swim warning is in place for Kilkee until further notice.
‘We will not fix housing crisis without solving water woes’ – Senator Garvey
A remedy to Ireland’s housing crisis will not be implemented until adequate water infrastructure is in place, a Clare Oireachtas member has highlighted.
‘A real lift’ as Doonbeg wastewater treatment plant selected for upgrade
Doonbeg’s wastewater treatment plant has been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme.
