Clare's sports clubs are being urged to register for €40m Sports Capital Grants, as more user friendly application process is introduced.

As many as seven west Clare coastal community projects will benefit by more than €105,000 in funding, according to Minister for Trade, Business & Employment, EU Digital Single Market & Data Protection Pat Breen.

Funding for the proposed Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is secure despite a setback with the progression of the project.

Minister for Trade, Business & Employment, EU Digital Single Market & Data Protection Pat Breen officially opened the newly remodelled state of the art Activity Room at the award winning Carrigoran House, Newmarket on Fergus.

The Department of Education and Skills has give the green light to a new mainstream classroom, including en-suite toilets and a separate WC facility for assisted users at one of east Clare’s fastest growing schools.

Minister for Trade, Business & Employment, EU Digital Single Market & Data Protection Pat Breen said there has been a 400 percent increase in the  number of passport queries to his constituency office this summer, as application delays in the country’s two passport offices continues.

A total of nine agricultural shows in Clare are set to receive grants for next year.

Co Clare is set to receive €944,000 in funding under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

A number of community groups have joined forces to promote and help deliver the Shannon Festival beginning today and running until Sunday.