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 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 30th-31st August -15.35 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

Jim Collins and Kevin O'Regan review the weekends action.  -03.17.  O'Callaghans Mills v Inagh Kilnamona report by Pat O'Brien   - -07.35 Broadford  v Ogonnelloe  report by Kevin Wolfe. -10.50 Smith O'Briens v Eire Óg match report by Brendan Foley  -26.45 Tulla v Killanena  report by  Brian Torpey  Clare Camogie Senior championship -31.45Round 2 group 2 Kilkishen v Clarecastle Ballyea report by Pat O'Brien    Programme as broadcast live on SBCR on 31st August 2025

A road in East Clare said to be in an "absolutely deplorable state" and "nearly impassable" is to be closed for over a month to facilitate an infrastructural upgrade. Clare County Council has announced that a 24-hour road closure will be in place on the L70361 at Ardnataggle in O'Briensbridge from September 29th to November 7th to allow for the installation of a new watermain. Local access is to be maintained for the duration of the closure while traffic will be diverted via the R463 and L3070 at Ardnataggle. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says various short-term fixes to water supply issues over the years have left the road badly damaged.

- with Sgt Declan O'Keefe Scariff,   Originally broadcast Live from the SBCR Studio on 23rd August 2025 as part of Saturday Chronicle hosted by Tom Hanley and Jim Collins. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com 

 is a writer and visual artist based in Caher in East Clare. Having been the featured artist at thresholds and traditions at the 2025 Mountshannon Arts Festival, Anthony spoke to Ailbhe about her craft and she also read out a number of short poems for us live. More about her work can be found on www.albalanna.com. Originally broadcast Live from the SBCR Studio on 16th August 2025 as part of Saturday Chronicle hosted by Pat O'Brien and Anthony Lenihan.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 23rd-24th August 15.10 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

Tuesday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from the Digital Hub in Sixmilebridge, as part of Clare FM's Summer Tour. Senior Executive Officer, Suzie Clifford and Senior Executive Engineer with the Shannon Municipal District, Tom Mellett joined us to discuss community engagement, economic development, and a number of active projects. Leas Cathaoirleach Michael Begley gave an insight into his day-to-day responsibilities, shared his hopes for the year ahead, and reflected on the importance of collaboration with MD staff. Executive Engineer,John Strand and Senior General Services Supervisor, Pat Kearney outlined the vital operations of the Shannon MD team and reflected on years of local progress in towns like Sixmilebridge. Sergeant Edel Burke from Kilrush Garda Station joined us for this week's Garda Focus. Later in the show, Mark Noonan of the Sixmilebridge Town Team spoke about the town's masterplan under the Town Centre First initiative.Rural and Community Development Officer, Conor Leyden highlighted his work with local groups to access key funding opportunities. Eilis O'Nuallain of Sixmilebridge Community Development Association celebrated their Tidy Towns achievements and sustainability efforts, while Colm Liddy brought history into focus with a powerful segment on the Sixmilebridge Massacre. We also heard from Angie Togher of the Sixmilebridge ICA Guild, who spoke about their 80-year legacy and plans to mark this milestone, and Eoin Harrington of the Sixmilebridge Historical Society detailed the group's projects and heritage trail. Gwen Bowen, solicitor and local business owner, reflected on 20 years of business in Sixmilebridge, its changing landscape, and offered advice to entrepreneurs starting out today. Local musician Fionn Hayes returned to the airwaves with a beautiful performance, while Clare's Dog Warden Frankie Coote provided an update on recent animal welfare issues, including a serious dog incident in East Clare.

  Jim Collins and Pat McNamara review the weekends action with match reports from our correspondents.   Intermediate -01.00  Inagh Kilnamona  v Ogonnelloe  report by Kevin Wolfe. -04.38 O'Callaghans Mills v Tubber report by Pat O'Brien    Premier Intermediate -12.45 Bodyke v Sixmilebridge  report by Sean O'Halloran -16.16 Tulla v O'Callaghans Mills report by  Brian Torpey -20.26 Killanena v Parteen Meelick report by Ollie Noone   Senior -25.59 Scariff v Kilmaley  report by Alphie Rodgers -34.40 Feakle v Éire Og report by Ray Nelson Programme as broadcast live on SBCR on 24th January 2025

with Gda Brian Quinn, Scariff live in studio . Originally broadcast Live from the SBCR Studio on 16th August 2025 as part of Saturday Chronicle hosted by Pat O'Brien and Anthony Lenihan.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 16th-17th August 2025 -12.48 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by singer-songwriter Tanya O, who has just released a brand-new track and is about to set out on tour. Tanya will be performing in venues around the country, including a date in Tulla, East Clare, on 6 September 2025.

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 2nd-3rd August -12.39 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

Thursday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon as part of Clare FM's Summer Tour. Alan Morrissey spoke with community leaders, local business owners, and residents about the village's cultural vibrancy, tourism potential, and ongoing environmental and development projects. To discuss digital infrastructure and public works in East Clare, Alan was joined by Jackie Dermody, Analyst Developer at DigiClare and Declan Flanagan, Senior Executive Engineer with Killaloe Municipal District. Tourism came under the spotlight in a discussion with Maurice Walsh, Vice Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum. Maurice shared his concerns about visitor numbers and the need for increased investment in the sector. Mountshannon Community Council's Paul Bugler and Inis Housing Association CEO Emer Watson discussed local housing and community development. Siobhán Mulcahy, County Arts Officer, spoke about creative spaces and upcoming arts events in the region, while Frank Bouchier and Danú O'Callaghan gave insight into the weekly Mountshannon Market. Alan also explored a new biodiversity initiative tackling invasive plant species in East Clare, with input from Ruth Bennett Coady, Catchment Ecologist, and Ross O'Donoghue from Waters of LIFE. The Mountshannon Arts Festival was featured in conversation with committee member Shulagh Colleran, celebrating the village's strong creative identity and growing festival attendance. The food and hospitality scene was well represented, with Brett Cox of That's My Brew, Clíona Coyne of The Berry Tree, and Laurence Martineau of The Snug discussing local flavours, sustainability, and community engagement through food and drink. Live music performances came from loclas; Alan McMahon, Hugo Zyderlaan, Froukje Powell, Peggy Boyle, Graham Roe, Roxanne Leonard and Rita Noeske, adding to the lively atmosphere on site. The programme concluded with another instalment of Clare Women in Business, as Pat Flynn visited Creegh to speak with Sarah Gould, owner of Riverside Hair & Beauty.

Residents in east Clare are being encouraged to share their knowledge on the location of invasive plant species, as part of efforts to improve biodiversity and water quality in the county. Invasive plant species are to be tackled under a new partnership agreement between Clare Local Development Company and Waters of LIFE over the coming three years. Waters of LIFE is active in the east of the county as an EU-funded programme to protect and restore water quality and it's hosting a public meeting focused on protecting east Clare's natural heritage in Flagmount next Wednesday from 7.30pm. Waters Of LIFE Communications and Stakeholder Relationship Manager, Ross O'Donoghue says local knowledge is the starting point in tackling the issue.

 is  studying BA in voice in UL  has been a member of East Clare musical society since he was 11 and talks about his course Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 2nd August  2025 Live from the main stage at the Scariff harbour Festival hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent.. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 2nd-3rd August -12.39 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

Jim Collins and Sean O'Halloran have a look back at the second round of the county Club Hurling Championship matches with a number of East Clare teams in action in senior and intermediate action.  -02.25 O'Callaghans Mills v Ogonnelloe  report by Pat O'Brien -07.40 Smith O'Briens v Newmarket by Brendan Foley with SOB manager Barry Hennessy -14.10 Bodyke v Clarecastle report by Sean O'Halloran -19.20 Whitegate v Ruan by Jack Treacy -22.42 Broadford v Corofin by Martin Cooper -26.29 O'Callaghans Mills v Tubber report by Pat O'Brien -32.24 Feakle v Newmarket report by Ray Nelson -42.38 Scariff v Ballyea by Alphie Rodgers. Originally broadcast 10th August 2025

Now to a truly inspiring journey unfolding across Clare and beyond this week — it's the annual Step by Step Walk to Knock, raising funds and awareness for the incredible work of Mary's Meals. The walk began on August 7th and will continue right through to the 15th, with walkers making their way step by step across the country — passing through places like Clonlara, Killaloe, Feakle, and now heading toward Scarriff and Tuamgraney. To learn more about the walk, how to support it, and the impact of Mary's Meals Peter O'Connell was joined by walker and organiser Ger Silke. Photo Credit: Ger Sike

with Gda Dave Moore Killaloe. Originally broadcast as part of  Saturday Chronicle 19th July 2025  hosted by John S Kelly, Jim Collins with Tom Hanley. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 2nd-3rd August 13.49 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 26th-27th July 14.11 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

Jim Collins and Pat McNamara have a look back at the first round of the county Club Hurling Championship matches with a number of East Clare teams in action in senior and intermediate action.  -01.45 Feakle v Wolfe Tones report by Ray Nelson  -11.06 Scariff v Cratloe by Alphie Rodgers -17.34 Broadford v Clooney Quin by Martin Cooper -21.00 Whitegate v Clarecastle by Jack Treacy -24.20 Tulla v Tubber by Brian Torpey  -28.32 Smith O'Briens v St Josephs by Brendan Foley with SOB manager Barry Hennessy -32.06 O Callaghans Mills v Broadford  with Pat O'Brien   Originally  broadcast Sunday evening 27th July  2025 

A bathing hotspot in East Clare is set to receive a welcome boost to its facilities. A number of handrails are set to be installed at Mountshannon Pier. Killaloe Municipal District has committed to the upgrades as a short term measure, along with placing more sand along the shoreline of the Blue Flag Beach. Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke says it will be a vital addition.

Farmers and rural pet owners are once again being urged to take control of their dogs following a vicious attack in East Clare. It follows an incident in O'Callaghan's Mills in which a number of sheep suffered serious injuries. The dog responsible is yet to be identified and owners in the area are requested to be extra vigilant. Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says it was an extremely distressing incident.

 Premier Intermediate Championship round 1 as played at Scariff GAA Friday 25th July 2025. Match Commentary Leo Doyle with analysis from Pat McNamara and Sean O'Halloran -00.00 Intro and teams -02.20 start first half - 34.36 Half time analysis including analysis from Pat O'Brien from the Mills. -39.45 Second half -01.14.25 Full time analysis 

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 19th-20th July -12.33 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins. News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

There's undoubtedly renewed frustration in East Clare as An Comisúin Pleanala has granted permission for a 7X 179 to 180m turbine windfarm at Lackareagh Beg near Broadford. EDF Renewables claims its project will power over 35,000 homes and has promised a €240,000 per year community benefit fund. Clare County Council had initially rejected the plans over visual amenity, wildlife and biodiversity concerns after receiving 80 objections in just two months, making the prospect of a judicial review seem likely. Alan Morrissey was speaking about this with Konrad Rumberger, who has previously raised concerns over wind farms in East Clare.

with Sgt Declan O'Keefe Scariff,  as broadcast on Saturday Chronicle 12th July 2025 - live from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  hosted by Tom Hanley and Patricia Anne Moore. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com 

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 12th-13th July 13.53 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

The South East Clare Show is making a comeback! The event will take place in Bridgetown on Sunday, 27th July. After last year's cancellation, this year will be the 32nd edition of the show. Aside from horse, cattle and dog shows, there will be entertainment for the children and lots more besides. To chat about the South East Clare Show, Alan Morrissey was joined by a member of the Organising Committee, Rosemarie Stewart. PHOTO CREDIT: South East Clare Show via Facebook

Three pubs in East Clare are currently up for sale. Reddan's Bar in Killaloe; Nuala's Bar and Restaurant, Tuamgraney; and Stritch's Pub, Clonlara are all trading and being sold as going concerns. To find out more about the reasons behind the impending sale of of Nuala's bar and restaurant in Tuamgraney, I am Alan Morrissey was joined by Nuala O'Brien, of Nuala's bar and restaurant, Tuamgraney. PHOTO CREDIT: Nualas.ie

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 5th-6th July 14.02 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

The next generation of golfers hoping to follow in the footsteps of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have been put through their paces in East Clare this week. Bodyke has been the scene for the latest Junior Camp at East Clare Golf Club. The club is home to a Dr. Arthur Spring designed Championship parkland course, which is idyllically situated in the rolling East Clare landscape just a stone's throw from Lough Derg. On Monday and Tuesday this week, a host of young golfers have been levelling up their game, sharpening their swing, and having fun on the fairways! Alan Morrissey made the trip to East Clare Golf Club to chat with some of Clare's talented young golfers, as well as the club figures helping them to grow their game.

A landmark visitor attraction officially opens today in East Clare following a €4.3m refurbishment of a historic building. Described as the region's "most ambitious tourism project to date", the Old Rectory in Mountshannon, which has been standing since 1905 has been transformed to house the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience. The centre offers panoramic views of Lough Derg, a first floor café, with a modern exhibition space showcasing stories about Holy Island and East Clare's heritage. Clare County Council Tourism Director Siobhán McNulty says it's an exciting new venture.

East Clare residents claim windfarm developments proposed for their area will destroy their lives. It comes as Clare County Council has requested updates to national wind energy guidelines that will aim to put defined limit on the height and scale of turbine developments. There are currently pending applications to build 104 turbines here, however the rules governing their size have not been updated since 2006. Niall Ward from the Meelick Windfarm Opposition Alliance whose living near the proposed twelve turbine Ballycar windfarm has been telling Clare FM the lack of regulation is extremely concerning.

There are fears for the future of small communities in East Clare. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes is calling for a "targeted rural regeneration and population retention strategy" for East Clare. The population of the Killaloe Municipal District grew by 8.8% between the censuses in 2016 and 2022, giving the area the highest rate of growth in the county outside of Ennis. Councillor Hayes claims small villages are struggling and insists Clare County Council should take a proactive approach to building homes in these areas.

Mountshannon will be a hive of activity this bank holiday weekend for the Mountshannon Arts Festival. Thousands are expected to descend on the East Clare village for the annual event, which runs from this Thursday, the 29th of May, until Monday, the 2nd of June. Singer Mary Coughlan will perform, while there will be plenty of other musical performances, as well as theatre, children's entertainment, and much more besides. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chairperson of Mountshannon Arts, Mel White. Photo(C): Mountshannon Arts facebook page

One third of vehicles passing through an East Clare village are travelling over the speed limit. On foot of a motion tabled by Fine Gael Councillor Conor Ryan at the latest Killaloe Municipal District Meeting, a traffic survey was conducted on the R466 in O'Callaghan's Mills from May 14th to May 19th. It's been found that of the 1,124 vehicles driving through the village each day, 33% were over the current default speed of 50 kilometres per hour, equating to roughly 370 vehicles. Councillor Ryan says traffic calming infrastructure is required as matter of urgency.

The Minister of Transport has hailed a new bridge in East Clare as "transformative" for the region. Fianna Fáil Minister Darragh O'Brien attended the unveiling of the long-awaited Brian Boru Bridge on Thursday afternoon. The €88 million project connects the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina while also providing a new 6.2 kilometre Killaloe Bypass as well as regional road enhancements. Clare FM's Seán Lyons headed to the Clare/Tipperary border to cover the event where the Minister was subject to some early accusations.

The Minister for Transport will officially open a long-awaited bridge in East Clare in the coming week. Minister Darragh O'Brien is set to unveil the Brian Boru Bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina next Thursday at 3pm. The major infrastructural project crosses the River Shannon one kilometre south of the existing Killaloe Bridge and will connect the Killaloe Bypass with the R494. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says it's a gamechanger.

Allie Glynn from Westbury in East Clare is a Wedding, Newborn and Family photographer who captures memories in both documentary and studio style. She is also an artist and studied art first at school and later in college where she was also introduced to photography. She graduated from the Crawford College of Art & Design in Cork City with an honours degree in 2015 and established her own business two years later.

The East Clare Memorial Committee, the county's oldest memorial group, will host its annual Easter Commemorations this Sunday in Tuamgraney and Scariff. This is continuing a tradition that spans over a century of honouring local heroes who fought for Irish freedom. This year, the committee will pay tribute to two remarkable individuals: Martin ‘The Neighbour' McNamara of Kilkishen, a legendary East Clare fighter, and Kathleen Foley (née McCormack) of Clonlara, who served as second in command of the East Clare Brigade of Cumann na mBan. To learn more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Cathaoirleach of the East Clare Memorial Committee, Cllr Pat Hayes, and the Secretary of the East Clare Memorial Committee, Tomás MacComara. Photo (C): on top: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230268459600757&set=pcb.2052261091945593&__cft__[0]=AZW6upnIFI1-BS-x2C32bGTkwC3JZtUgbDg5V8d2qduVo4wGQr5orBEKcVvuKhy7-UJ8--nd_yGS4tTpauZiTnq7-rqBLlQbXbwvFUzs6SuNqyELzaxZnpcmBGqBXwY2L85PuUcpAFHm3sbU1DZcVSRxW3h4oKlZRV3L-sJSJ6uFtqzzXWhEmqwCOy1n8um0NywT1bKuVX_q0Gtvvh0x4PZG&__tn__=*b1H-R Photo (C) on bottom: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230268458320725&set=pcb.2052261091945593&__cft__[0]=AZW6upnIFI1-BS-x2C32bGTkwC3JZtUgbDg5V8d2qduVo4wGQr5orBEKcVvuKhy7-UJ8--nd_yGS4tTpauZiTnq7-rqBLlQbXbwvFUzs6SuNqyELzaxZnpcmBGqBXwY2L85PuUcpAFHm3sbU1DZcVSRxW3h4oKlZRV3L-sJSJ6uFtqzzXWhEmqwCOy1n8um0NywT1bKuVX_q0Gtvvh0x4PZG&__tn__=*b0H-R

5 brothers are celebrating 50 years of trad music! Like many Clare musicians, the Grogans come from a musical background. Their grandfather Michael Grogan R.I.P. played the concertina, while their late grandfather Pat O' Loughlin from O' Callaghan's Mills was a traditional singer. They began their musical career under the guidance of All-Ireland traditional violinist Vincent Griffin from Feakle. The five brothers have their own Céilí band and have played at numerous venues around the country. The Grogan brothers joined Peter O'Connell in-studio. Photo(C): ClareFM

A long-awaited flood relief scheme in East Clare will be completed in the coming months. Responding to a parliamentary question for Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, the Department of Public Expenditure has confirmed the construction of the Springfield Flood Relief Scheme in Clonlara is nearing completion. The update also states the scheme will be informed by a groundwater report due to be finished by the end of June. Deputy Cooney says while the news is welcome, it should've come years ago. To discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined by Cllr Michael Begley. Photo © Pat Flynn

Construction is finally underway on a brand new dual diagnosis and CAMHS facility in South-East Clare. Inis Ghile in Parteen is set to become the permanent home of the East Clare Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, whilst also treating co-existing mental health and substance misuse issues. The HSE had originally hoped to open the facility last July, it's now envisaged it will be operational in the coming months. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe believes it will be transformative.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Pat Flynn visits am award-winning volunteer-led sailing club based on Cullaun Lake in East Clare. Cullaun Sailing Club was recently voted Club of the Year by Irish Sailing beating off stiff competition from Royal Irish Yacht Club and Skerries Sailing Club in Dublin; and Glandore Harbour Yacht Club in Cork.

The People of Clare Against Genocide, East Clare for Palestine, Portumna for free Palestine and friends have come together to present a screening of the documentary film ‘The Phoenix of Gaza'. The screening will take place Wednesday, April 2nd at the Templegate Hotel in Ennis at 7:30pm. It will be followed by a post-show discussion with the director, Palestinian journalist, Yousef Alhelou. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the director of the Phoenix of Gaza, Yousef Alhelou. Photo(C): Yousef Alhelou

East Clare Musical Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary in style. Their latest production will see them bring Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the stage. The beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical will run from April 17th to 20th at the Scariff Community College Hall. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Rhys McNamara who plays Joseph, Hannah Moloney who plays one of the 2 narrators and Sarah King, Musical Director. Photo(C):Clare FM

The lack of information on the current stage of the Limerick to Scariff Greenway has been branded as "disappointing". Killaloe Municipal District has revealed that a peer review of the preferred route corridor of the long-awaited greenway has taken place and public consultation on the project will be held on the peer review group and Transport Infrastructure Ireland have concluded discussions. On foot of a motion tabled by Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes at this week's meeting of East Clare representatives, it's been agreed that Waterways Ireland will be invited to attend the next meeting. Councillor Hayes says landowners in particular deserve more detail on the plans.

Killaloe Municipal District is "quietly confident" its efforts to secure State funding for two major projects in East Clare will prove successful. It comes as Clare County Council has submitted a funding application for what are being described as "transformational" public realm regeneration and enhancement projects in Crusheen and Killaloe-Ballina. Funds are being sought for the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station as well as the development of a multi-purpose community enterprise hub and creche in the village. Additionally, an application has been submitted for public realm revitalisation in Killaloe-Ballina town centres including the transformation of the vacant Killaloe Courthouse into a cultural and musical venue. The applications have been made under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund which can make up to €1 million available to a local authority for the purpose of feasibility and project development works. As Killaloe-Ballina straddles the Clare-Tipperary border however, the application is a joint effort from both local authorities, meaning up to €2 million can be awarded for this project. Senior Coordinator of Killaloe Municipal District, Brian McCarthy believes they have a strong case. The Department of Rural and Community Development is expected to announce successful RRDF applicants by September of this year. After this point, should the East Clare projects be successful, further funding can be applied for to deliver the works. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says the investment would allow his hometown to become a more "sustainable community".