Taoiseach Enda Kenny, T.D., today officially opened the new exhibition at Loop Head Lighthouse and launched the 2012 visitor season at the historic West Clare tourist attraction.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Funding Boost For County Limerick Sports Clubs
The County Limerick Local Sports Partnership (CLLSP) has announced details of a new grant scheme aimed at supporting the development of sports clubs and organisations throughout County limerick.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Art For All During Fleadh Nua
A group of artists from the Ennis-based Vincent Killowry Art Group will be adding a splash of colour to the town during the annual Fleadh Nua Weekend.
Dublin Man Begins Ascent Of ‘Unclimbable’ Everest
A Dublin man is bidding reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain this weekend despite one of the world’s most famous mountaineers already describing Mount Everest as “unclimbable” this season.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Council Seeks Representation On Airport Steering Group
Clare County Council’s 32 Elected Members have unanimously backed a report by the Clare County Manager calling for the Local Authority to be represented on the new Steering Group tasked with determining the most effective organisational structure for a newly independent Shannon Airport.
New Action Plan For Mid West Waterways
The Mid West Regional Authority (MWRA) has been allocated €192,000 under an EU-funded programme to promote the environmental protection and economic development of the Mid West Region’s principal waterways, including Lough Derg, the West Clare coastline, the River Shannon and the Shannon Estuary.
Clare County Council Publishes Unaudited Annual Financial Statement For 2011
Clare County Council’s unaudited Annual Financial Statement for 2011 shows that the local authority ended the year with a €47k deficit on a total revenue expenditure of circa €115m, despite a €9.4M reduction in Government funding across Revenue and Capital Accounts.
Titanic Passengers Remembered 100 Years On
County Clare’s three Titanic passengers were remembered at a ceremony at Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis last night (Monday 14 May 2012).
Monday, May 14, 2012
Limerick Students Stand Up Against Bullying
A new initiative aimed at tackling the rise in cases of bullying across Ireland has been launched by members of the County Limerick Comhairle na nÓg (Youth Council).