Work has begun on constructing Co Clare's first crematorium in Shannon.

There has been further criticism levelled at Clare County Council for allowing the Israel Ambassador to Ireland visit Áras Contae an Chláir.

Details relating to a record 94 events taking place around Clare as part of Heritage Week 2016 are included in a booklet being made available at Clare County Council offices, local libraries and tourist offices.

Sinn Féin Cllr Mike McKee has criticised Clare County Council for allowing Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Ze’ev Boker to visit Áras Contae an Chláir and for failing to notify all elected members of the visit.

Clare County Council’s efforts in supporting tourism have been rewarded with a place on the shortlist of the Chamber Ireland’s Excellence in Local Government Awards.

As part of the Green Fleadh initiative, two environmental workshops for children will take place in the Sports Hall of Rice College Ennis on August 16th and 17th.

44 swimmers were rescued from the water at Clare’s lifeguarded beaches during July compared to 32 such incidents during the same month in 2015.

A new marketing drive promoting deep water marine investment opportunities along the Shannon Estuary is being undertaken by stakeholders engaged in the development and management of Ireland’s largest and deepest estuary.

A radio docudrama featuring the witness statements of two Clare men who fought during the Easter Rising and War of Independence will be broadcast by RTÉ this Thursday (August 4th) ahead of special Heritage Week 2016 airing at Clare County Museum later this month.