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.

Minister launches dedicated tourism website for Lough Derg

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Mr. Alan Kelly TD today (Monday, 8 September 2014) launched a brand new website dedicated exclusively to the promotion of the Lakelands Lough Derg region.

New series provides 'A Taste of Lough Derg'

Food producers and restaurant owners surrounding Lough Derg have joined forces in an effort to promote the region as a food tourism destination.

Friends pedal Shaun's cause

30 friends and work colleagues of a County Donegal man who is currently battling cancer will this week embark on a 350-kilometre charity cycle along Ireland's western seaboard to raise funds for Friend’s of St. Luke’s and Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust.

Gort to Tuam motorway contracts signed

Clare Senator Tony Mulcahy has welcomed the news that contracts for the construction of the M17/M18 PPP Gort to Tuam motorway have been signed today by Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar; Minister For Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin; and the National Roads Authority (NRA).

Burren visitors urged to Leave No Trace

The graffiti incident at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare earlier this year is one example of  the environmental vandalism that the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark is seeking to minimise in the future through its involvement in a responsible tourism initiative.

Stena Line Ireland team confirmed for world’s longest junior stage event

Setanta Sports will be providing coverage of the 2013 International Junior Tour of Ireland cycling race in County Clare from July 2-7.

New mobile app for the Burren

A smartphone application that uses GPS technology and Google Maps to guide tourists around the Burren went live for the first time today.

Irish Citylink launches new brand

Irish Citylink, one of Ireland's largest independent Coach Operators, today (Monday, 29 April 2013) announced the launch of a new Airport Direct coach service between Galway and Dublin Airport.

Wildfire warning issued to Clare landowners

 Following serious wildfires in Oranmore and Spiddal in County Galway during Easter Monday, Clare County Fire & Rescue Service has launched an awareness campaign in relation to the dangers posed by illegal burning and forest, bog and gorse fires.

Council welcomes Bord Decision on Doolin Pier

Clare County Council today (Wednesday, 6 March 2013) welcomed the announcement by An Bord Pleanala of its decision to give the go ahead for the construction of a new pier in the North Clare coastal village of Doolin.

Mulcahy welcomes Exchequer funding for Motorway project

Clare Senator Tony Mulcahy today welcomed the Department of Public Expenditure's announcement that it has approved funding to cover the Exchequer element of the proposed motorway project between Gort and Tuam in Co. Galway.

The Burren - 300 Million Years in the Making

 

An introductory course examining how plate tectonics, volcanic activity and earthquakes have shaped the landscape of the Burren Region will take place during March and April.

Lough Derg Signage Strategy Moving In The Right Direction

The results of an audit into a proposed new signage programme for the Lough Derg area will be announced at two public meetings in Portumna and Killaloe/Ballina on Monday, 5 November.

Russian Wildfires Drive Bird Species West To Ireland

Three successive summers of devastating wildfires across central and eastern Russia have lead to the displacement of native bird species, some of which have been spotted as far west as Ireland.

Kilmallock Wastewater Treatment Plant Contracts Signed

Limerick County Council and Coffey Water Ltd. today (Thursday, 19 July 2012) signed contracts for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Kilmallock.

Carers Welcome Publication Of Strategy

Caring for Carers Ireland’s, which represents 109 carers groups across Ireland, has welcomed the publication today (Thursday, 19 July 2012) of the country’s first National Carers Strategy by Minister For Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People, Kathleen Lynch, T.D.

Clare Road Safety Officer Issues Appeal

Clare’s Road Safety Officer has joined An Garda Síochána and counterpart officials from neighbouring local authorities in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo in making an appeal to road users following a sharp rise in road deaths and serious injuries in the region.

New Galway To Cork Route For Irish Citylink

 

Galway-based Irish Citylink, one of Ireland's largest independent Coach Operators, today (Friday, 01 June 2012) announced the creation of the first ever express coach service between Cork and Galway.

LDMSG Announces Lough Derg Tourism Strategy

Plans to develop a comprehensive new signage programme for the Lough Derg area have been announced by the Lough Derg Marketing Strategy Group (LDMSG).