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Cllr Pat Hayes was elected Cathaoirleach of Killaloe Municipal District at its AGM on June 29th, 2020.

Clare County Libraries are delighted to welcome the public back to a number of libraries in accordance with Phase 3 of the revised Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, commencing on Monday, 29th June, 2020. 

New opening hours and procedures will apply at customer service desks at Clare County Council office locations from Monday, 29th June, as follows:

The Clare Economic Taskforce held its inaugural meeting at Áras Contae an Chláir, Ennis, today, 26th June, 2020.

Clare County Council has approved the commencement of work on the complete refurbishment of all toilet facilities within the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre.

Cllr Joe Garrihy was elected as Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District at its AGM on 24th June, 2020.

Production of a new TV movie for one of Germany’s largest broadcasters, ARD, will commence in the seaside town of Kilkee, County Clare, in July.

The new allotment plots at Ballycasey More/Clonmoney West, Shannon, reopened on 18th May, 2020, following the completion of works on the site and in line with the Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The allotments were relocated from Illaunmanagh as the land there was needed for an extension to the burial ground.

“Enjoy choosing books that you might like and read as many as you wish during school summer holidays at your own pace. Summer Stars is all about reading for pleasure.”

That’s the message from Clare County Library as it announces that the annual summer reading programme, Summer Stars, gets underway for children on 15th June, with additional online activities for all who sign up.

Clare County Council is advising of a number of updates in relation to the opening and operation of playgrounds, sports facilities and library services, following the move to phase 2 of the Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business on June 8th, 2020.