Ogonnelloe driving forward with new development plans
The parish of Ogonnelloe, located on the showers of Lough Derg in East Clare, is one of the smallest in the county.
Lough Derg
River Shannon can become ‘Ireland’s surprising heart’
Repositioning the River Shannon as “a key tourism destination” has been detailed as a fundamental aim of the Shannon Tourism Masterplan.
Discussion on levy for extraction of Lough Derg water to Dublin raises tempers among Clare councillors
Local councillors clashed over calls to set up a financial levy “if and when” water from Lough Derg is abstracted to Dublin.
East Clare projects feature in plans for €76m Shannon Tourism Master Plan
*Mountshannon Harbour. Photograph: John Mangan Clare could be set to receive millions of euros worth of funding under the Shannon Tourism Master Plan.
Arrival of iconic destination to East Clare a step closer with plans submitted for Inis Cealtra visitor centre
A new Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) visitor centre in the heart of Mountshannon village has taken a big leap forward with the submission of plans for the proposed new facility.
Shannon Greenway linking Scariff to Limerick will be outlet for community use
Plans to link Scariff and Limerick as part of the Shannon Greenway could see construction begin by 2023.
Use restrictions to deal with Dublin leaks to prevent €1.3bn water extraction from River Shannon
Leaks in the Dublin area should be dealt with during restrictions to prevent the “huge cost to the economy” associated with constructing a 170km pipeline from Parteen Basin, downriver from Lough Derg.
Clare ‘has not maximised its water sport & recreation potential’
Co Clare has struggled to maximise its water sport and recreation potential, prompting the call for a new feasibility study while a seven year old equivalent has not delivered on any of its objectives.
Ashes of Brendan Grace spread in Lough Derg with seat erected in his memory at Killaloe
Family of the late Brendan Grace have marked the anniversary of his death by spreading his ashes on Lough Derg near their Killaloe home.
Historic character of Killaloe & Ballina to be respected in new plan
Work on a town enhancement, tourism and mobility plan for Killaloe and Ballina has begun.
