A member of Clare County Council has been criticised for comments he made following the recent visit to Clare of the Israeli Ambassador.

Clare County Council has announced it will host a Civic Reception for the Tulla Pipe Band in the Council Chamber of Áras Contae an Chláir on Monday 12 September.

A radio docudrama featuring the witness statements of two Clare men who fought during the Easter Rising and War of Independence will be showcased and discussed during a special Heritage Week 2016 event at Clare County Museum this Thursday.

Clare County Council welcomed The Mayor and Mayoress of Antrim & Newtownabbey to Áras Contae an Chláir on Saturday.

Members of the public interested in the science and practice of archaeology are being invited to participate in free workshops being held at Clare Museum in Ennis on Friday 26 August.

Inclement weather conditions have forced the closure of one of the most popular attractions of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2016

Clare Architectural Conservation Officer Risteard Ua Croinin will lead a free Heritage Week outing to Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeological Trail on Tuesday (23 August) from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Ecologist and Botanist, Dr. Janice Fuller will host a free biodiversity walking tour of the 135 acres of woodland at Active Ennis Sports and Amenity Park, Lees Road next Thursday (August 25) at 6.30 p.m.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Co Clare this weekend.