Clare’s 9 Blue Flag beaches retain status
All nine Blue Flag beaches in Clare have retained their status for 2021.
Kilkee
‘Bare minimum of transparency’ around planning for telecoms infrastructure insulting to communities
Clare communities have been insulted by the “bare minimum of transparency” with surrounds planning applications for telecommunications infrastructure.
Do not swim notice for Kilkee expected to last a week
A do not swim warning is in place for Kilkee until further notice.
Fishermen hopeful pier funding may serve as incentive for industry growth
Investment in six piers in the county has helped to improve the livelihood of one remote fisherman in Quilty, who like many, has been fighting against the decline of rural fishing communities.
Extra resources for Clare’s coastal amenities to cost €10-€15k per week
Between €10,000 to €15,000 per week is projected to be spent by Clare County Council in providing additional resources to coastal amenities to cope with a forecasted staycation surge.
Electronic submission for planning applications to go live next year
An electronic system for the submission of planning applications is to Clare County Council is to go live via an online portal by the middle of 2022.
Austin Stacks clubman Conor Jordan set to make Clare debut
While the majority of the players that helped Clare to maintain Division 2 league status over the past four years are expected to fill key positions in the upcoming Allianz League, a number of players are set to make their senior competitive debuts over the coming weeks.
Keating encourages Council to accelerate traffic flow enhancement plans in Kilkee
A West Clare representative has encouraged Clare County Council to accelerate plans for road works in Kilkee as visitor numbers to the popular coastal spot increase.
Public urged to remain vigilant over Bank Holiday weekend in Clare
*Photograph: John Mangan Ahead of the anticipated arrival of large numbers of people to our beaches this May Bank Holiday Weekend, pleas have been issued for the public to remain vigilant in the suppression of COVID-19.
Increase in visitors to popular spots in Clare as Council commit to opening more toilets for Bank Holiday
*Crowds on the prom in Lahinch on Saturday. Photograph: John Mangan Coastal locations in Co Clare experienced a big surge in visitors last weekend while Clare County Council have confirmed that public toilets at Spanish Point and White Strand will be open for the May Bank Holiday.
