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Africa Day was celebrated on 25th May in Áras Contae an Chláir with the launch of a portrait exhibition celebrating the African community in County Clare.

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan, and Clare County Council hosted a Mayoral Reception on Thursday (2nd June), which recognised the outstanding achievements of seven individuals and groups in 2021.

Clare County Council’s lifeguard service will commence on its Blue Flag beaches on a full-time basis at Lahinch, Spanish Point, Kilkee and Fanore on Saturday, 4th June, through to 31st August.

The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council has unveiled a memorial sculpture in honour of the deceased children who died in the Clare County Nursery, at Old Shanakyle Graveyard.

All nine Blue Flag beaches managed by Clare County Council have retained their Blue Flag Status for the 2022 bathing season. 

Clare Museum is seeking donations to expand its collections and to achieve greater representation of the lives of people in Clare for future generations to enjoy.

Increased female representation at decision-making level will ensure more balanced decisions are made on a range of issues, a Clare County Council event to promote gender equality and diversity in local politics has heard.

Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. 

Clare County Council confirmed today that the Michael Cusack Centre, situated in the heart of the Burren, has been selected as the new home of the Púca.