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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and the Minister for State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD announced on Thursday 23rd October 2025 the opening of applications for the Historic Structures Fund 2026.
Clare County Council have announced the decision to pedestrianise the old Killaloe Ballina Bridge following an extensive period of public consultation and a successful trial period that commenced two months after the opening of the new Brian Boru Bridge from 6:00 p.m., October 17,2025 the historic narrow stone arch bridge will close permanently to all vehicle traffic and will serve as a pedestrian and cycle link between the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina.
This decision follows a comprehensive process (Section 38) in which both councils recognised the importance of gathering robust data and undertaking public engagement before deciding to prohibit vehicular traffic on the historic bridge.
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The Draft Clare County Biodiversity Action Plan 2025-2031 provides a framework for biodiversity action over the next six years with the aim of halting biodiversity loss in County Clare.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan announces the opening of applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026, including a dedicated funding stream for historic thatched buildings.
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