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Bathing Ban Introduced at Ballyalla
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 11 September 2026
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Trump Is Not Welcome in Clare Protests Planned Ahead of Us Presidents Visit to Ireland
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 10 September 2026
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Shannon Estuary Could Be at Heart of Irelands Clean Energy Future Dooley
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 7 September 2026
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Draft New Forest Creation More Than Doubled in Clare Last Year
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 7 September 2026
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Transformational Potential for Shannon as 20 Acre Town Centre Site Acquired
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 September 2026
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Doonbeg Tidy Towns Main Street Mural Takes Shape Ahead of Irish Open
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 4 September 2026
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New Ennis Fire Station Moves into Design Phase as Contract Signed
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 2 September 2026
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Bathing Ban Lifted at Ballyalla Bathing Area
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 1 September 2026
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Red Flag Raised at Ballyallia as Bathing Ban Introduced
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 28 August 2026
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Clare Oireachtas Members Called on to Unlock Stalled Ennis Development
By Darragh O Grady · Clare FM · 9 September 2026
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Claims Flood Defence and Wastewater Capacity Concerns Could Halt Ennis Housing Developments
By Darragh O Grady · Clare FM · 9 September 2026
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Housing and Homelessness Overtake Substance Use as Biggest Support Need
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 September 2026
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Planning Permission Sought for Major Energy Development at Moneypoint
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 3 September 2026
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North Clare Hotel Seeks Permission to Retain 10 Apartments
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 31 August 2026
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Planning Granted for Bigger Lidl Store to Replace Existing Shannon Supermarket
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 28 August 2026
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Planning Permission Granted for Taller Telecoms Mast at Shannon Airport
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 27 August 2026
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West Clare Is Diminishing Every Day as Calls Grow for Planning Changes
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 20 August 2026
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Dromoland Castle Seeks Planning for New Golf Maintenance Hub
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 20 August 2026
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Safety Measures Sought at Fanore National School Amid Concerns over Footpath and Crossing
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 2 September 2026
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New Proposal Seeks Greater Role for Kilrush Students in Local Decision Making
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 20 August 2026
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Safety Concerns Grow over Lethal Speeding Outside Coolmeen National School
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 17 August 2026
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Childcare Expansion Planned for Ennis Creche as Centre Reaches Capacity
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 13 August 2026
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New Ennis Link Road Enters Design Phase with Potential for 300 Homes
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 8 September 2026
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Road Closures and Additional Public Transport Confirmed Ahead of Irish Open
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 5 September 2026
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Busy West Clare Road Could Be Added to 2027 Works Programme
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 3 September 2026
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Safety Concerns Raised as Flooding at Kilmaley Junction Has Gotten Worse and Worse
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 31 August 2026
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Farmers Raise Concerns over Poor Condition of Ennistymon Road
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 27 August 2026
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Long Awaited Kilkishen Pedestrian Safety Scheme Moves a Step Closer
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 20 August 2026
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We Cant Turn a Blind Eye Traffic Calming Sought Outside Tulla Gaa Grounds
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 17 August 2026
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Process Begins to Have Kilbaha Pier Road Taken in Charge by Clare County Council
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 13 August 2026
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The Speed of Cars Is Frightful Footpath Campaign Faces Major Obstacles in West Clare
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 13 August 2026
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Getting It in the Teeth Slaterry Seeks Answers over Lahinch Ennistymon Wastewater Route
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 10 September 2026
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