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Move to develop Clarecastle trailhead for River Fergus walkway
LESS than a year after receiving formal approval from the Department of Rural and Community Development, the River Fergus walkway is proving one of the most popular recreational amenities in the Ennis area. In fact, the positive public reaction to the paved cycling and walking route from the Quin Road to Clareabbey has prompted a […]
New Shannon Group Chairman to lead post-Covid recovery
THE nomination of former Ryanair Commercial Director Conal Henry as Chairperson Designate of the Shannon Group has been described by Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey as a significant development in the region’s recovery from the Covid pandemic. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan confirmed his intention to appoint Mr Henry to the position of Chairperson of […]
€1.8million to improve housing for older and disabled people in Clare
CLARE County Council is to receive increased funding of more than €1.8 million to help older people and people with a disability to live independently. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey said that the money will come from the Government’s Housing Adaptation Grant with an additional €454,776 coming from the council’s own resources, bringing the […]
West Clare pub to become hub of community activity
A West Clare pub will be selected to participate in a national pilot programme to encourage rural publicans to diversify their facilities for community use as cinemas, digital hubs, book clubs, arts and crafts workshops or meeting spaces. The ‘Pubs as Community Hubs’ initiative is to be rolled out in Cavan, West Donegal, West Cork, […]
Clare people giving shelter and support to refugees
WITH more than 1,000 Ukrainian refugees based in the county, Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has paid tribute to the generous spirit of the hundreds of Clare people who are providing shelter and support to the new arrivals. He made special mention of the example being set by local communities in Kilkee, Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna […]
Reasons for Ó Céidigh’s resignation need to be established
A DETAILED analysis should be undertaken to establish the reasons why Pádraig Ó Céidigh resigned as chairperson of the Shannon Group before a recruitment campaign gets under way to appoint his successor. Speaking in the Dáil earlier today (Thursday), Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey described Mr Ó Céidigh’s resignation as very disappointing news as […]