‘Press Releases’ Archives
Govt’s mortgage arrears measures will help lessen the pain inflicted by Fianna Fáil – Mulcahy
Fine Gael Clare Senator Tony Mulcahy today said that measures introduced by the Government to help restructure mortgages would help tens and thousands of people stay in their homes. (more...)
Loop Head Lighthouse opens for 2013 season
The 2013 tourist season at Loop Head Lighthouse commences this weekend as the West Clare landmark opens to the public for the first time this year. (more...)
Cliffs of Moher shortlisted for National Green award
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in the Green Awards 2013. (more...)
Ennis Patrick’s Day Parade route announced
The 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ennis will commence from Aras Contae an Chláir at 11am on Sunday, Ennis Town Council has announced. (more...)
Former County and Town Manager honoured in Ennis
A Civic Reception was awarded to Mr. Joe Boland last evening in recognition of his contribution to Local Government over a 40-year period including his 23-year-term as Clare County and Ennis Town Manager. (more...)
NOTICE from Limerick County Council
The offices of Limerick County Council at County Hall in Dooradoyle will be closed from 3pm today and will reopen as normal tomorrow, Wednesday at 9.30am. The early closure of the Council Headquarters is taking place to allow essential electrical works to be carried out at the facility. -ENDS- Further info: Mark Dunphy Dunphy Public [...]
Mulcahy urges eligible Clare pensioners to claim British fuel allowance
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has highlighted that 131,000 Irish people returned from a lifetime of work in the UK could be eligible for the UK Winter Fuel Payment Allowance – worth up to €350 per year. (more...)
Gathering Song Is Launched
Songwriter and Ennis native Peter Keane penned 'The Gathering' in 1999 following years spent playing the vibrant music scene in New York and Boston. The song reflects an emigrant's absence from his homeland and looking forward to a home-coming in Ireland. His ambition was always to professionally produce the song and make it available to a [...]
Book documents interaction of Traveller and Settled communities in Ireland
A new book outlining the experiences of the Traveller community and their interaction with ‘settled people’ in 21st century Ireland has been documented in a new book launched today (Thursday, 07 March 2013) at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick (UL). (more...)
Clare Hotelier lauds Doolin Pier announcement
Clare hotelier John Burke says the announcement that construction work on the proposed Doolin Pier development will be completed by early 2015 is very positive news for the hospitality and tourism sector in North Clare and across the wider County. (more...)
Doolin Pier announcement welcomed by Senator Mulcahy
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has said that An Bord Pleanala’s decision to grant permission for the construction of the proposed Doolin Pier development “brings to an end an extremely difficult and lengthy process but one that will ultimately lead to the creation of lasting, positive economic benefits for North Clare and the wider [...]
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. (more...)
Phoenix and Ennis unite for 25th Anniversary Gathering
The Deputy Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, will lead a delegation of almost 100 people to Ennis next week to participate in a comprehensive programme of events marking the 25th anniversary of the twinning link between the Clare County and Arizona State Capitals. (more...)
Mayor appeals for public support during Clare Daffodil Day 2013
The Mayor of Clare has called on members of the public to support Clare Daffodil Day 2013 by buying a daffodil on March 22, holding a daffodil coffee morning or selling daffodils in the community or workplace. (more...)
Event to highlight UL’s rich architectural heritage
A free public lecture focusing on the the University of Limerick (UL) and the contribution of its buildings to local and Irish architecture will be held next Tuesday (March 12th) at 8pm in County Hall, Dooradoyle. (more...)
Clare to host International Junior Tour of Ireland
The 2013 International Junior Tour of Ireland cycling race will be held in County Clare from July 2-7, event organisers have announced. (more...)
Community guides development of Post-Recession Ennis
A new vision for the development of Munster’s largest town in the post recession era was unveiled in Ennis today as part of a ceremony marking the 400th anniversary of the granting of a Royal Charter to Ennis. (more...)
Limerick Celebrates ‘A Feast Of Trees’ During National Tree Week
The Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Cllr. Jerome Scanlan today planted an Oak Tree at Killeline Heights, Newcastle West, Co Limerick to mark the beginning of National Tree Week in County Limerick. (more...)
Mulcahy says Energy Action Plan will deliver jobs and savings
Clare Senator and Fine Gael Senate Spokesman on Energy, Communications and Natural Resources, Tony Mulcahy has said that the Government’s launch of a €70m Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF) for public and commercial buildings will help to create new jobs and developer significant energy savings. (more...)
Green Light for Patrick’s Week Theme at Ennis Landmarks
Three well-known Ennis landmarks will be illuminated in green light during St. Patrick’s Week, Ennis Town Council has confirmed. (more...)