*Liam Grant. Photograph: Myriam Riand Earth and ocean science graduate, Liam Grant is to be co-opted to Clare County Council as the Green Party’s sole representative on the local authority.
*The Errina Canal. Contracts have been signed for the design of the Limerick to Scariff Greenway.
Local politics in Clare has been rocked by the shock resignation of one county councillor.
Planning permission for a controversial wind farm in Cahermurphy has been rejected by Clare County Council.
Members of a group opposed to a West Clare wind farm are confident Clare County Council will not give the green light to the development.
*Senator Roisin Garvey. Photograph: John Mangan Existing stock needs to be examined if the housing crisis is to be tackled, a Clare Oireachtas member has stated.
Clean Coasts Clare are leading a visually driven campaign to help tackle increased littering after several coastal communities expressed concern for this summer.
Clare Local Enterprise Office (LEO) are running sustainable business supports for SME’s looking to improve their environmental corporate image.
*Crowds in Lahinch on Sunday. A group of surfers were responsible for saving dozens of lives at a chaotic Lahinch on Sunday.
*Photograph: John Mangan E-coli infections among young bathers remain prevalent at coastal locations in the county, a Clare Senator has warned.
