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An innovative digitalised system for compiling lifeguard statistics in real time, developed by Clare County Council and with the potential to be rolled out nationwide, has been shortlisted for multiple accolades at this year’s Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards.

More than 2,200 homes in Clare are without working smoke alarms – a total of 4% of the entire housing stock in the county.

Businesses in the county Clare have received more than €6 million to date in grant funding under the Government’s Increased Cost of Business scheme.

Clare County Council is championing the cause of three significant sports infrastructure projects in the county, as it supports Clare GAA, Active Kilrush and the Kilkee Sub-Aqua Club’s applications for funding under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).

Bhí idir fuadar agus comhluadar ag seisiún scéalaíochta a thug Aindrias de Staic, an seanchaí ealaíonta, i siopa leabhar Scéal Eile in Inis, Contae an Chláir, Dé hAoine an 20 Meán Fómhair. Eagraíodh an cheardlann ag Comhairle Contae an Chláir i gcomhair Oíche Chultúir, le tacaíocht ó Éire Ildánach.

Following on from the success of last year’s event, Clare Older People’s Council, part of Clare County Council’s Age Friendly County Programme, will again host this year’s Health and Wellbeing Age Expo on Thursday, 3 October at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis from 11am to 4pm.

Clare County Council is the first Local Authority in Ireland to be awarded Platinum for Excellence Through People (ETP) by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).

From sewing and upcycling to gardening and baby sling parenting classes, there is something for almost everyone at the third Sustainable Development Goals Week hosted by Clare County Council.

Clare people are invited to visit their local libraries and take a closer look at all they have to offer as part of National Public Libraries Open Day on Saturday, September 28.

Culture Night 2024 is set to light up County Clare on Friday, September 20th, with almost 50 events showcasing a diverse range of cultural offerings across the county.