*Some of the long grass left in Kilrush this summer. ANNOYANCE HAS been expressed by a Kilrush councillor over the struggle to share “combined resources” between Ennis and parts of West Clare in the promotion of biodiversity and enhancement of areas’ visual appearance.
The River of Life Project forms part of Kilrush Tidy Towns efforts to build a better future, looking at the water, ecology and biodiversity contained within to promote future river walks and bolster eco-tourism.
Funds to complete a memorial in honour of the Kilrush men that fought in World War One are needed.
44 Tidy Towns groups in Co Clare have been allocated a combined €54,000 which they will be able to use despite the cancellation of this year’s competition.
Individuals warning about the effects of climate change are far more common in 2020 than in years gone by when Éanna Ní Lamhna was one of a few voices issuing notes of caution.
*Paul Queally, Murt Collins & Mary Collins. Kilrush’s Murt Collins received national recognition at the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards.
*A camper van making its way through Corofin. Photograph: Páraic McMahon Clare is not designed for camper vans and suitable locations need to be found to accommodate such visitors, members of the West Clare Municipal District have said.
*Scattery Island. Photograph: Fáilte Ireland West Clare’s tourism offering can easily rival the best in Ireland once proper collaboration is carried out in the region.
Becoming Ireland’s most sustainable town is the future aspiration for Kilrush following the publication of a recent plan which spans over 117 pages.
*Cllr Ian Lynch. Photograph: John Mangan Kilrush councillor Ian Lynch hit out at the lack of work done by Clare’s Oireachtas members in standing up for the county as West Clare attempts to pick itself up following last week’s announcement over 100 jobs are being cut from Moneypoint.
