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Inch Ringfort has been selected for inclusion in the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument Programme. This innovative programme offers the Inch community group direct access to expertise, mentoring and support to help them to protect the ring fort for future generations and promote their local heritage.

Ennis Councillor Paul Murphy (Fine Gael) was elected Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council at the Annual General Meeting of the Council on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Clare Civil Defence has taken delivery of a brand-new rescue boat, significantly strengthening the organisation’s emergency response and water safety capabilities across the county.

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Clare Museum will host ‘Ethereal’, a photography exhibition by Christopher Quinn, from June 23 to July 19.

Clare Museum in conjunction with creative facilitator Aideen Sweeney, will host two separate, two-day Creative History Summer Camps.

The children of County Clare have been busy helping Clare County Council’s roads team name the county’s gritters, ahead of next winter, when the seven-strong fleet are expected back on duty.

Clare County Council has appointed Custy Construction Ltd. as contractor for the construction of 16 social housing units at Moore Street, Kilrush. This development is being funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and is scheduled for completion in 2027, with construction expected to commence in July.

Clare County Council has awarded a Civic Reception to Dr. Mick Guinee, founder and Chairman of Ei Electronics, in recognition of his contribution to the economic and social development of County Clare and beyond.

Clare County Council honoured one of the county’s most celebrated pioneers with the official unveiling of a bust of Dr. Brendan O’Regan at Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis on Friday evening, June 13.

Clare Libraries is again inviting children to dive into the joy of reading with the Summer Stars Reading Programme. Children from Holy Family Junior School, Ennis celebrated the launch of the Summer Stars Reading Programme on June 12, 2025, in De Valera Library.