Communities flag disconnect on preparation of key strategic projects in Clare
DISCONNECT has been visible in some key strategies compiled in North and West Clare, county councillors have stated.
Kilkee
‘Compliance during Storm Barra saved lives’
*Photograph: Tomás Ó Mainnín. STORM BARRA resulted in widespread power outages across West Clare.
Rates to increase as Council’s €138.7m budget is approved
*Businesses like those in Shannon Town Centre will face a rates increase. Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s county councillors have adopted its revenue budget voting against a calls for a deferral of the decision.
The Daily Click: Kilkee by the Sea
WELCOME to The Daily Click, where we put the spotlight on businesses in County Clare with an online shop. The Clare Echo is asking local people to get behind Clare businesses, and to think local before visiting international shopping websites. Today, we are showcasing the wonderful seaside town of Kilkee. Known for its thriving summer …
‘Not good enough for it to be closed’ – new application may bring life back to John Paul Estate community centre
*The closed community centre in John Paul Estate, Kilrush. TEN years on from initial calls to reopen the community centre in John Paul Estate, Kilrush, a new funding application has breathed new hope that the facility can be brought back to life.
‘Are you right there Michael’ – 2025 still the target for opening of West Clare Greenway
*Cllr Cillian Murphy, Cathaoirleach, West Clare Municipal District; Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council; Leonard Cleary, Director, West Clare Municipal District; Seán Lenihan, Senior Engineer, Clare County Council; Eoin O’Cathain, Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers; Carmel Kirby, Director of Physical Development, Clare County Council; and Cllr Joe Killeen, Leas Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council. Photograph: …
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Shell & Simply Blue Group partner up for 1.35GW floating wind farm off coast of West Clare
AN agreement has been reached between Shell and Simply Blue Group to develop a 1.35GW floating wind farm off the coast of West Clare
Éire Óg & Ennistymon advance to U21 semi-finals
*Philip Talty was captain of the Éire Óg side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINAL spots have been secured by Ennistymon and Éire Óg in the U21A football championship while all of the last four places are known in the B championship.
Shortage of ‘scientific resources’ preventing Council from increasing water testing at beaches
Absence of “significant scientific resources” will stop Clare County Council from committing to a more stringent bathing water quality testing regime.
Public still need persuading to tackle climate change
*Flooding along the railway line at Ballycar has been a reoccurring problem for generations. Photograph: John Mangan Members of the public still need to be persuaded when it comes to reducing energy consumption, an Ennis councillor has acknowledged.
