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.

Irish Water have announced plans to replace the ageing water mains network in the vicinity of Griffin's Cross, Parteen with new pipes.

Recently a bill to outlaw fracking was put forward in Dáil Éireann by Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin.

Funding has been confirmed for flood protection works at Mountcatherine, Clonlara, under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Works.

Putting out and cleaning up bonfires this weekend has cost Clare County Council an estimated €9,500.

As National Reuse Month draws to a close, Clare County Council has announced it is compiling an online Repair Directory for County Clare.

Used furniture and household items that have been restored and upcycled by community and voluntary organisations from across Clare have been placed on display in the foyer of Áras Contae an Chláir as part of National Reuse Month.