‘Death by a thousand cuts’ – businesses shocked by rates increase
BUSINESSES in Clare have expressed their surprise and annoyance with the decision of county councillors to vote in favour of a 3.8 percent increase in commercial rates.
Lahinch
Tireless worker Ciarán O’Dea laid to rest
FORMER chairman of the Ennis Hospital Development Committee, Ciarán O’Dea has died.
Fast Fit Paddy is Clare hope for Irish St Leger
*James Carey and Fionnoula Moloney Carey, with retired greyhounds Ariana and Vic at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile night and Matchbook Irish St. Leger Quarter Finals. Fast Fit Paddy handled by Liscannor’s Declan McDonagh is the only Banner hope of winning this year’s Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St Leger.
The Daily Click: Lahinch
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 showcase businesses operating out of the vibrant seaside village of Lahinch. Known for …
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.
Concern voiced on retention of firefighters in Fire & Rescue Service
Senior officials in Clare County Council have disputed claims that there is a crisis in the County Fire and Rescue Service.
Debate on spelling of Lahinch or Lehinch can only be decided by public vote
*Lahinch or Lehinch? Photograph: John Mangan Changing the spelling on Clare road signs deemed to be incorrect can only be amended by a public vote.
Bling Bling Paul does the business for Meehan
*A delighted John Meehan with Bling Bling Paul. Bling Bling Paul owned by Newmarket-on-Fergus’ John Meehan was a huge priced winner in the heats of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger.
Electric vehicle charging points a chance to make most of predicted rise in visitors to Wild Atlantic Way
Towns and villages along the Wild Atlantic Way must capitalise on a predicted increase in visitor numbers by installing charging points for electric vehicles, a West Clare councillor has said.
Club week a great success for Dromoland
Dromoland Castle golf club hosted their annual club week last week and it proved to be a tremendous success with great scoring in a variety of competitions.
