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The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien, has welcomed the announcement of funding of €171k for seven outdoor amenity projects in County Clare.

The projects were included in a recent funding announcement (3rd August, 2022) by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across rural Ireland.

Clare County Council is seeking to complement its hedge-cutting programme this autumn by facilitating landowners and community groups in maintaining hedgerows throughout County Clare.

Venue: Cultúrlann Sweeney Gallery, Kilkee, Co. Clare

Date: 2nd to 26th August, 2022

Thirteen museums were celebrated at a ceremony in Kilkenny Castle on Wednesday, 13th July, having achieved official accreditation under the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI). Established to promote professional standards in museums, selection under the MSPI is a major accolade with accredited museums considered to have attained excellence across a range of areas.

Organisers in County Clare are asked to consider sustainable heritage and biodiversity when planning in-person events and digital projects for National Heritage Week 2022, which will take place throughout Clare from 13th to 21st August.

The communities of Scarriff, Mountshannon, Loop Head and Shannon are busily preparing for the adjudication stage of the 2022 IPB Pride of Place competition, which takes place next Tuesday and Wednesday, 12th and 13th July, 2022.

A 1947 Dodge car once owned by Eamon de Valera has been moved from its display building in Harmony Row to a new home in the newly refurbished exhibition area at Clare Museum. 

The Cliffs of Moher Experience today (Monday, 4 July 2022) announced it has partnered with J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey to create a new series of Irish whiskeys finished in sherry casks in the iconic O’Brien’s Tower.

Loop Head Lighthouse Visitor Experience swung open its doors to visitors today for the first time since 2019 and following a significant upgrade of the historic and popular West Clare visitor attraction.

Councillor Michael Begley has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District at its Annual General Meeting, held on Tuesday, 28th June, 2022.

Cllr Donna McGettigan was elected Leas Cathaoirleach.