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Bathing Ban Introduced at Ballyalla
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 11 September 2026
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The Clare Echo
The Clare Echo is a digital and print publisher serving County Clare, Ireland. It has a weekly print edition with a circulation of 16,500, published every Thursday morning across the county. The Clare Echo is a leading online platform in County Clare for breaking news and sport, with a strong focus on green issues, business, entertainment, and regional news.
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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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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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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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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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Housing and Homelessness Overtake Substance Use as Biggest Support Need
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 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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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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Busy West Clare Road Could Be Added to 2027 Works Programme
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 3 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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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 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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North Clare Hotel Seeks Permission to Retain 10 Apartments
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 31 August 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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Planning Granted for Bigger Lidl Store to Replace Existing Shannon Supermarket
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 28 August 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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Up to 1000 Clare Children Waiting for Early Years Places
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 27 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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Kilrush 50 Years after Worrying Rte Report from Deprived Town to a Town of Opportunity
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 27 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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Calls for Action over Bad State of Mountshannon Harbour
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 27 August 2026
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Come for the Golf Stay for Doonbeg as Three Day Doonbeg Failte Fest Announced
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 27 August 2026
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Unallocated Child Protection Cases More Than Triple in Midwest
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 24 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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Long Awaited Kilkishen Pedestrian Safety Scheme Moves a Step Closer
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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E25000 Hedge Cutting Scheme Launched for County Clare
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 20 August 2026
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Clare Td Criticises Eulogising and Heaping Praise on Thugs Following Fatal M9 Collision
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 20 August 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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Planning Sought for New Adult Day Services Hub in Shannon
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 18 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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Safety Concerns Grow over Lethal Speeding Outside Coolmeen National School
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 17 August 2026
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Major Aircraft Maintenance Facility Proposed for Shannon Airport
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 13 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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Too Much Stuff Is Online West Clare Councillors Look for Greater Public Accessibility for Meetings
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 13 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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Ennistymon Public Toilets Could Reopen after Vandalism Forced Closure
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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Repairs Planned for Bad Dip on Busy East Clare Road
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 12 August 2026
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Businesses Losing Thousands of Euro Amid Ennistymon Public Realm Delays
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 12 August 2026
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Planning Permission Granted for Three New Sports Halls in Shannon Schools
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 11 August 2026
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Traffic Warden Proposed for East Clare Amid Growing Parking Pressures
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 10 August 2026
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Safety Fears Mount over Cooraclare Cree Road Ahead of Irish Open
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 8 August 2026
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Speed Limit Reductions Proposed Across Clare as Calls Grow for Better Enforcement
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 7 August 2026
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Calls for Broader Housing Mix at Former Ennistymon Convent Redevelopment
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 August 2026
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Limerick Shannon Commuter Traffic Putting Pressure on Clare Roads
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 August 2026
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Elderly Visitors Facing Difficulties at Ballysheen Graveyard over Gravel Pathways
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 August 2026
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Paid Parking in Kilkee to Operate All Year Under New Byelaws
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 August 2026
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Speed Limit Reduction Proposed for Darragh Accident Blackspot
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 August 2026
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Calls for 30km H Zone in Cratloe Amid Ongoing Road Safety Concerns
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 August 2026
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We Cant Forget Older Developments Dedicated Budget Sought for Ageing Clare Council Estates
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 6 August 2026
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Thousands of Gallons Lost as Pressure Mounts over Long Running Tulla Leak
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 4 August 2026
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Quiet Roads Proposal Could See Speed Reduction Measures Introduced for Three North Clare Villages
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 2 August 2026
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We Cant Forget Older Developments Dedicated Budget Sought for Ageing Clare Council Estates
By Paige Foley · The Clare Echo · 7 August 6
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