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Clare County Council signed a contract with Lambert Smith Hampton (Ireland) yesterday  (Tuesday 30th May, 2023) to undertake an in-depth review of the Clare-based assets of Shannon Heritage.

The development of a new five-year Climate Action Plan for County Clare is underway with individuals, communities and organisations across the county invited to provide their feedback to inform the plan’s development.

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien, hosted a Mayoral Reception in Áras Contae an Chláir today (Friday, 26th May) which recognised a number of individuals and groups in County Clare.

Clare County Council has welcomed the recent announcement (Thursday, 18th May) by the Department of Rural and Community Development of the allocation of €2.9 million to County Clare community groups and organisations under the Community Recognition Fund.

Ennis Municipal District and Ennis Tidy Towns have welcomed the selection of Ennis, Co. Clare, as the Irish representative for the international ‘Communities in Bloom’ 2023 competition, in the ‘International Challenge’ category. 

Clare Libraries has announced the launch of a new climate action arts and education programme that consists of an exhibition and a series of workshops for children. 

Clare County Council’s lifeguard service will commence this weekend at Lahinch and Spanish Point.

Clare County Council has expressed confidence that Cappagh will regain its Blue Flag for the 2024 bathing season after it was revealed that the West Clare beach has not been included in the 2023 Blue Flag Awards.

Details of some of the biodiversity events scheduled for Biodiversity Week (19th – 28th of May 2023) in Clare.