Showing posts with label Clare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clare. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Ann North highlights need for greater mental health services

Independent General Election Candidate in Clare, Councillor Ann Norton says the HSE needs to assume a more direct role in the provision of mental health services to counteract the "epidemic" of suicide cases in Ireland.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Carsten puts wonders of the Burren in the frame

The unique landscape of the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is the subject of a new book by one of Ireland's leading photographers.

Major touring Irish Art Exhibition to be launched in Ennis


One of the most significant exhibitions of Irish artists in recent years, 30 Years, Artists, Places will be launched in glór Ennis on December 7th ahead of an extensive nationwide tour.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Reagecon Announces New Jobs


Reagecon, one of the largest producers of physical and chemical standards in the world, has targeted annual export revenues of €50 million by 2020 and the creation of 40 new jobs over the next 12-24 months.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Burren tourism sector to tell its story

Shannon Airport Chairperson Rose Hynes, award winning travel writer Mark Graham and Fáilte Ireland's Fiona Monaghan have been confirmed as guest speakers at an information and network event showcasing the activities, adventures, food and heritage of the Burren Region.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Councillors meet Transport Minister over Aer Lingus

A delegation of County Councillors from the West of Ireland met with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pascal Donohue, T.D., in Dublin today to express their concerns about the proposed sale of Aer Lingus to IAG.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Ireland's newest music festival announced

 
A top class line-up of Irish acts has been confirmed for INIS Fest, a music festival taking place in Ennis, County Clare, from June 26-28th 2015.

Clare Hotel Named Irish Wedding Venue Of The Year

The Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, County Clare, has been revealed as Irish Wedding Venue of the Year at the weddingsonline 2015 Awards Gala Dinner in Dublin.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Positive response to Mayor's Charity Banquet

The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr John Crowe has expressed his delight at the level of support being received by the Mayor's Charity Banquet.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Doolin Writers' Weekend festival programme announced

One of Ireland's fastest growing annual literary festivals has announced its final line-up of participants.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Coláiste Muire launches 'Fresh Air Friday'

Coláiste Muire in Ennis will launch its 'Fresh Air Friday' initiative this Friday (February 13th) as part of efforts to secure a Green-Schools Travel Flag.

Monday, February 09, 2015

Public asked to help plan future development of Clare

Clare County Council will next week hold two public consultation events on the preparation of the new Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service retains international Health & Safety Standard

Clare County Fire & Rescue Services has once again received national and international recognition for its ongoing efforts to protect the safety, health and welfare of its employees.
The “Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems' certification was first published by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) in 2007 and sets out a preventative and proactive approach to identifying workplace hazards and assessing and controlling risk.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service was first awarded the OHSAS 18001:2007 - the only auditable international standard for health and safety - in 2014 and is one of only five Fire Authorities in the country that have attained the accreditation.

Cllr. John Crowe, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council has welcomed the announcement describing Clare County Fire and Rescue Service's commitment to maintaining health and safety standards to the highest level as “critically important for both Fire Service personnel and the general public whom they serve.”

Tom Coughlan, Chief Executive of Clare County Council added: "From the perspective of promoting the Council’s Safety Management System, this is a very welcome development. Attaining and maintaining the accreditation means that the Fire Service is proactively managing the safety of its employees and contractors."

"Clare County Fire and Rescue Service personnel are among the most highly trained in the country and are equipped with the most modern equipment and personal protective equipment - this accreditation underlines that staff are also committed to implementing the highest standards of health and safety throughout their operations," added Anne Haugh, Director of Services for Emergency Services.

Adrian Kelly, Chief Fire Officer commented: "The management of Health and Safety of personnel is a top priority for all Fire Service employees.  The staff are delighted to retain the OHSAS 18001:2007 certification which will serve to remind us of how maintaining health and safety standards is central to the work we carry out on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year."

The announcement was made at today's February Monthly Meeting of Clare County Council.

For more on OHSAS 18001:2007 certification visit www.nsai.ie.

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Increase in funding for local and regional roads in Clare

Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has welcomed the increase in funding allocated to Clare County Council under the annual Regional and Local Roads Scheme.

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

Monday, February 02, 2015

Clare County Council opposes IAG bid for Aer Lingus

At a specially convened meeting of Clare County Council this evening, the local authority's 28 Elected Members unanimously rejected any commitment from IAG that does not explicitly guarantee Aer Lingus' long term commitment to services between Shannon Airport and London Heathrow.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Prestigious CIE Heritage Award for Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience in County Clare has been awarded the first ever Heritage Gold award in the annual CIE Awards of Excellence.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Fresh approach adopted to promoting Clare Tourism

The renaming of the Clare Tourism Forum as Clare Tourism is one of a number of agreed outcomes of a structural and operational review of the group responsible for the tourism marketing and promotion of County Clare.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Electric Ireland urged to reduce energy prices


Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Tony Mulcahy has called on the Electric Ireland to replicate the decision of Bord Gais Energy to reduce its prices for gas and electricity.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Council confirms preferred solution to Blakes Corner traffic issues

Clare County Council, following consultation with Members of the West Clare Municipal District (MD), has announced a preferred solution to the long-standing traffic problems at Blakes Corner in Ennistymon, County Clare.