Clare County Council has confirmed that the presentation of awards in the 2016 “Clare in Bloom”, “Best Kept Local Authority Estate” and ‘Pride of Place’ competitions will be held at Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis on Monday, 10 October 2016.

Thirty three primary and secondary schools attended the Green Schools Seminar held at Áras Contae on Chláir on Tuesday evening.

Clare County Council has announced the appointment of consultants for the design and delivery of the proposed Shannon Town Park project in Shannon, County Clare.

Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has asked Clare County Council to work with local communities, business interests and state bodies to secure a significant share of €5 million Government fund to support Rural Economic Development.

A final call is being issued for amateur photographers to submit their images of County Clare to a photography contest being hosted by Clare County Council.

Elected members of Clare County Council voted in favour of disposing of the 15% reduction in Local Property Tax.

Ennis has been shortlisted as one of the Top 3 finalists for the Retail Excellence Ireland Friendliest Place Award 2016.

Five West Clare schools and volunteers from Kilrush Tidy Towns are participating in a new environmental education initiative focusing on the aquatic and biodiversity resources of Poulnasherry Bay and its neighbouring Wood river catchment.

Clare County Council has opened a book of condolences for the late Caitríona Lucas.