High and vulnerable trees in housing estates in Ennis are causing worries for residents all over the town.

Donald Trump’s proposed 3 km sea wall at his International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland in Doonbeg, Co, Clare, has been scrapped, according to new plans revealed on Monday night.

A capital funding package of €550,000 for Coillte as part of a strategic partnership to boost the tourist experience at a number of the state owned forestry company’s sites and unleash their significant untapped potential for visitors.

Concern has been raised with a sharp rise in ambient air pollution around Ennis.

A permanent pump system is being designed by the Office of Public Works to elevate potential flooding of homes in Sixmilbridge, while work has already begun to remove vegetation from the River Garney.

A positive progress report for Clare and the wider Southern region has been issued by the regional body that promotes best practice in waste management.

This year’s SuperValu TidyTowns awards for the Midwest and South West region were presented at a prize-giving ceremony in the Woodstock Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare.

Clare County Council has beaten off competition from across the island of Ireland to be named winner of the Charles Thomson Award, an annual award scheme which recognises the work of Local Authorities in promoting water safety.