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Call for local Clean Ups for Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. Established in 1970, the objective of this global campaign is to highlight environmental issues around the world, and how local communities are getting involved to provide solutions. So what does Earth Day mean to the Burren?

ESB announces ‘Green Atlantic’ project

The ESB has formally announced its plans for the 'Green Atlantic' project at Moneypoint in West Clare.

Falls Hotel goes carbon neutral

When the Falls Hotel & Spa in County Clare reopens later this year, guests will leave no carbon footprint once they step foot on hotel grounds - thanks to a series of waste reduction and innovative energy initiatives on the property.

New offshore wind energy project will power 1.5m homes

Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has said the proposed development of a 270km2 flagship floating offshore wind development project off the coast of counties Clare and Kerry could place Moneypoint at the centre of Ireland’s offshore energy strategy.

Views sought on future of electricity system

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is calling on young people from Clare to share their thoughts on the future of Ireland’s electricity system, at a major online Youth Assembly on 21st April 2021.
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Concern about planned development in Lahinch

Concern has been expressed that the current water/sewage infrastructure in Lahinch is not adequate to cater for a proposed new development of 28 homes.

Pesticides detected in Clare drinking water supplies

Exceedances for the pesticide MCPA has been detected in the water supplies for Ennis and Shannon/Sixmilebridge during 2019 and 2020.

Public microgeneration webinar Thursday night

The recently formed Clare Community Energy Agency will hold a webinar on Microgeneration for the general public this evening (Thursday) at 8 p.m.
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