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The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) section within the Housing Department of Clare County Council, has initiated a new online Application Portal for citizens who have been deemed qualified for, and eligible for Social Housing, and may now wish to apply for HAP.

The National Transport Authority has published the findings of the first-ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area, which reveals that 52% of residents walk or wheel (meaning the use of a wheelchair or mobility scooter) at least five times a week, while 15% of residents cycle at least once a week.

Clare County Council has welcomed the inclusion of Kilrush in the Town Centre First programme, which focuses on the social and economic revival of towns across the country. 

Clare County Council’s workplace practices have been recognised at the CIPD HR Awards in Ireland 2024.

Clare County Council has announced details of a free training programme for women who are considering running as candidates in the 2024 local elections.

The popular East Clare visitor attraction of Craggaunowen is set to undergo a significant upgrade during 2024.

Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries.

Clare County Council extends a warm welcome to all to gather in Ennis to celebrate our national holiday on Sunday, 17th March.

St. Patricks Day Parade - Map of route

Clare County Council and Clare GAA are partnering to deliver a 200-space car park at the Cloister in Ennis town centre.

An upcoming tourism networking event in County Clare will discuss the urgent need for increased collaboration and the development of new initiatives to bolster the local sector in light of the unprecedented challenge posed by the reduced accommodation supply in the county.