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Where: glór, Causeway Link, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 VHP0

When: Tuesday, 17th May 2022, from 10:30am to 2:00pm

Mayor of Ennis Municipal District, Cllr Ann Norton, and members of Clare County Council hosted a Mayoral Reception to honour local groups and individuals for their outstanding achievements on 6th May, 2022, in the Civic Room of the Buttermarket Building in Drumbiggle, Ennis.

A second phase of public and stakeholder consultation is underway in relation to the development of a long-term strategy and site masterplan for Ireland’s most visited natural attraction.

The contract for the construction of the new County Library at the Causeway Link adjacent to glór in Ennis was signed on Friday, 22nd April, in the Council Chamber at Áras Contae an Chláir by Patrick Gardiner of Coolsivna and Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling, in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan.

Clare Arts Office is delighted to announce that Polish photographer Beata Rosik has been awarded the TONES Studio Residency Award.

Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the Retained Part-time Fire-Fighter Panels 2022 – Kilkee, Killaloe, Kilrush, Shannon.

Submission deadline: Thursday 12th May, 2022

In advance of the Public Realm project, Shareridge Engineering will be commencing works in Ennis town centre from May 16^th, 2022, and continuing on a phased basis until early September 2022.  These works are being carried out on behalf of Irish Water and will involve the replacement of aged watermains at High Street, Bank Place, O’Connell Square and O’Connell Street, to provide a more reliable water supply, reduce high levels of leakage and improve water quality.  Additionally, new electrical cabling infrastructure will be installed throughout the town centre at the same time.

Clare County Council intends to seek the approval of An Bord Pleanála for the proposed development to upgrade and provide for enhanced visitor experience facilities at Loop Head, Kilbaha.

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal and are asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or participate in water activities, be it coastal or inland. The organisations also extended a warm welcome to new residents and visitors to the island, many of whom may not be familiar with tides and Irish sea conditions and encourage them to seek local advice before engaging in any water or coastal activities. See also: www.watersafety.ie/ukraine

The potential negative long-term impact of the pandemic on the North Clare tourism sector must be countered with innovative and collaborative thinking, according to Clare County Council.