Increase in bacteria from Inagh River causes Lahinch swim ban
*Lahinch Beach. Photograph: Sue Pollard Elevated levels of bacteria in the water have led to the introduction of a do not swim warning in Lahinch.
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Lahinch Between Land and Sea film airs on RTÉ tonight
*A kite surfer in Lahinch. Photograph: Brian Arthur Lahinch is the focus of a RTÉ TWO documentary which airs tonight (Tuesday).
East Clare’s quietest summer in 20 years
This summer has been the quietest in East Clare in over two decades according to hospitality providers in the region.
Bathing restriction lifted at Lahinch
*Lahinch Beach. Photograph: Martin Connolly Public bathing restrictions at Lahinch have been lifted since early on Friday afternoon.
Increase in bacteria levels detected at Lahinch
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Bathing advisory notices remain in place for Lahinch.
Saoirse Kennedy-Hill remembered in Co Clare
Condolences have been expressed and memories retold in North Clare this week following the death of Saoirse Kennedy-Hill, granddaughter of former US Senator Robert F Kennedy.
Objectors denied oral hearing on Trump Doonbeg works
*Doughmore. Photograph: Arthur Ellis An Bord Pleanála have confirmed there will be no oral hearing regarding proposed works at Trump Doonbeg.
Colm McLoughlin acknowledged for outstanding contribution to aviation industry
*Colm and Breeda McLoughlin. Colm McLoughlin has been honoured at the annual aviation industry awards.
Unmaintained hedges putting driver’s safety at risk
Motorists are ‘taking their lives into their hands’ by having to travel in the middle of certain roads due to unmaintained hedges in Co Clare.
Shannon Airport’s lack of marketing during Irish Open ‘an incredible failure’
*Shane Lowry hitting off on the twelfth tee during the first round of the 2019 DDF Irish Open at Lahinch. Photograph: Brian Arthur Shannon Airport’s lack of presence and marketing during The DDF Irish Open at Lahinch has been questioned and criticised as “an incredible failure”.
