Kilrush office strengthened Rita’s vote
*Rita McInerney. Photograph: John Mangan “Serious issues” are prevalent in Clare but also exciting “opportunities”, defeated Rita McInerney (FF) acknowledged following her sixth count elimination on Monday.
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Third party operator gets €690k for work at Clare recycling centres
€630,693 was paid by Clare County Council to a third party operator in 2019 for collections from recycling centres.
‘Stars aligning’ for West Clare Greenway
*Part of the proposed Greenway will be located along the West Clare Railway. Photograph: Martin Connolly Waterford’s Greenway is being used as the template in the development of the West Clare Greenway.
Calls for Center Parcs or Cat Laughs type tourism products for Clare
Feasibility studies are to be carried out for the provision of nice tourism products and an annual festival in Co Clare.
Today FM’s Dermot has a pop at Lahinch dog owners
Today FM presenter Dermot Whelan visited Co Clare recently and called out dog owners who failed to pick up their animals’ faeces during the trip.
‘Communities split’ by masts
Caution has been issued by elected representatives with consideration for ‘the health of future generations’ and that ‘communities could be split’ if masts are to be erected in parts of the county.
‘Kilkee needs the toilet’
*Public toilets in Kilkee. Photograph: Páraic McMahon New public toilets are “urgently” needed, senior officials in Clare County Council have said.
Countywide traffic survey not needed say Council
*Traffic congestion in Kilrush. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A requested traffic survey to determine the use of Clare’s road network is not needed, senior officials in the local authority have said.
Ger Keane added to Clare Ladies Football management
*Ephie Fitzgerald & Ger Keane. Photograph: John Meyler Former Clare senior footballer, Ger Keane has been recruited as coach to the county’s ladies football side.
