Minister to provide clarity on broadband roll-out in Clare - Mulcahy

Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has said an announcement next week regarding the future roll-out of broadband in Clare will give clarity to rural communities still without access to an affordable high speed internet service.

Clare communities find their voice with new network

Clare County Council has announced the establishment of a new forum aimed at enhancing and expanding the role played by the public in the formulation of local government policy and the future development of local communities across Clare.

Temporary closure of Drehidnagower Bridge is announced

Clare County Council has confirmed today (Tuesday, 18 November 2014) that Drehidnagower Bridge on the outskirts of Ennis is likely to be closed to the public for the winter months due to rising river levels and the requirement to undertake structural remediation works.

Clare communities shine at Pride of Place Awards

More than 750 people from all over the island of Ireland gathered at Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis on Saturday night for the 2014 IPB Pride of Place Awards.

Free Christmas parking provided in Kilrush

Shopping in Kilrush this Christmas has been made a little easier this year with the announcement that free parking will be provided at all locations throughout the town during the festive period.

Ennis Christmas parking incentive scheme announced

Clare County Council has announced details of a parking incentive scheme aimed at promoting Christmas and New Year shopping in Ennis.

IPB Pride of Place Awards to be streamed live

Tomorrow (Saturday) night's 2014 IPB Pride of Place Awards will be broadcast live online, organisers have said.

Clare County Council approves Budget for 2015

Local businesses have been boosted by the news that Clare County Council will not be increasing Commercial Rates in 2015.

Business booming for Shannon after DAA - Mulcahy

Shannon-based Senator Tony Mulcahy says the news that passenger numbers at Shannon Airport increased by 28% last month compared to October 2013 has highlighted the capacity of Shannon Group plc to compete independently for business “without the dead hand of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA)”.

Shannon Estuary land zoning builds 'Investor Confidence'

Clare County Council says the zoning of more than 345 hectares of land along the Shannon Estuary will give ‘greater investor confidence’ for anyone considering large-scale marine related development proposals.

Killaloe walkway to be extended

Clare County Council has commenced work on developing a walkway along the shore of Lough Derg from Killaloe to Ballycuggeran and Two Mile Gate.

Clare Museum acquires Frongoch prison journal

A journal and autograph book that provides a unique insight into life and conditions at Frongoch prisoner of war camp, where an estimated 1,800 Irish participants of The Easter Rising were interned between June and December 1916, has been acquired at auction by Clare Museum.

Clare County Council urges public to be Winter Ready

Clare County Council says it has "ample" supplies of rock salt to treat the County’s roads during the coming winter.

Unemployment drops by 9.8% in Clare

Fine Gael Senator for Clare, Tony Mulcahy, has said that a drop of 9.8% in unemployment figures for Clare is "a clear indication that the economic recovery is well underway".

Limerick Four Ball wins Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge

A Four Ball comprising members from Adare and Rathbane Golf Clubs in County Limerick has won the 5th annual Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge, the final of which was held at Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club on Thursday (6 November).

Hazardous waste disposal opportunity for Limerick farmers

Limerick City and County Council is encouraging farmers across Limerick to avail of an upcoming opportunity to dispose of their hazardous wastes.

Minister opens social housing development in Clonlara

Clare County Council’s newest social housing development at Glór na Srutha, Knockbrack Lower, Clonlara, has been officially opened by Minister Paudie Coffey, Minister for Housing, Planning & Co-ordination of Construction 2020.

Clare Fire Service called to 10 Halloween bonfires

The Chief Fire Officer for Clare has expressed his gratitude to the people of the County for heeding the Fire Service's appeal not to use the Halloween period to illegally dispose of waste material on bonfires.

Local Government Award nominations for Clare County Council

Clare County Council will be well represented at the 2014 Chamber Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards, which take place next week.

Clare prepares to host IPB Pride of Place Awards

Up to 800 people from all over the island of Ireland will gather in Treacys West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, next week for the 2014 IPB Pride of Place Awards.

This year's ceremony takes place on Saturday, November 15th, and is being hosted by Clare County Council and Cooperation Ireland, which runs the competition north and south of the border.

IPB Pride of Place, which was first piloted in the summer of 2003 and came from the Local Authority All-Island Steering Forum, aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that communities make to society. 
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Clare is being represented in this year's competition by Lisdoonvarna Fáilte Ltd. in Category 3 for population centres of between 750 and 1,500 people, Clarecastle Community Development Ltd. in Category 4 for population centres of between 1,500 and 4,000 people, Tuamgraney Community Woodland in Category 6 (Eco Community Initiative), and Clarisford Ltd. (Killaloe/Ballina) in Category 7 (Community Innovation).

The four communities will be hoping to emulate Clare's success in last year's competition when Miltown Malbay was named overall winner of Category 3.

"Clare has been very successful in this competition down through the years and I believe that this success is being recognised by Co-operation Ireland’s decision to award the hosting of this year’s annual awards ceremony to Clare County Council," explained Cllr. John Crowe, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council.

He added: "Next week's event will bring community representatives and local authorities from across the island of Ireland to Ennis and will not only help to showcase the county to a national audience, but will also provide a much welcome boost to local tourism.”

Pride of Place Coordinator in Clare, Nicola Killeen commented: "County Clare has a proud tradition in this competition and the Council looks forward to playing host to community groups from right throughout the island of Ireland next week. We are grateful to Treacys West County Hotel as well as Roche Ireland for their support.

For more visit www.prideofplace.cooperationireland.org.