Housing Update – November 30th

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Newmarket-on-Fergus

Address: 59 Cleann Cora, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, semi-detached

Short-Term Lease until December 2027

  • Open plan sitting room, kitchen/dining room
  • Downstairs toilet
  • 3 bedrooms (1 ensuite)
  • Oil-fired central heating

 

Kilrush

Address: Nagle’s Terrace, Kilrush, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, terraced homes

  • 3 bedrooms 
  • Kitchen/Dining/Living area
  • Level Access Bathroom
  • Bathroom – Upstairs
  • Heating: Air to Water
  • Parking at front of property
  • Back garden

Almost €770,000 in funding for Clare under Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors

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  • Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Ballycuggaran all to benefit
  • Funding part of Ireland’s first National Outdoor Recreation Strategy

 

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the announcement of €768,204 in funding for Clare, under the Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors initiative.

Minister Heather Humphreys has today launched the initiative, which is a five-year ambitious and transformational National Outdoor Recreation Strategy.

“Clare is a county with iconic nature and outdoor options on our doorstep,” said Deputy Crowe.

“We all know the value of the Cliffs of Moher to our local economy and the pull that has for tourists from around this island but also further afield.

“It’s vital that we protect and maintain them, while acknowledging the tourist footfall that they bring in.

“Today’s announcement has seen €500,000 allocated to the Cliffs of Moher North Coastal Walk – one that many of us will have traversed over the years and one that virtually every visitor to our county has walked.

“The Cliffs and the Burren geopark will also share €87,304 for upgrade works, while a sum of €180,900 has been allocated to Ballycuggaran/Two Mile Gate in the east of the county for the upgrade of facilities there.

“Since the onset of the Covid pandemic, I think we’ve all gained a newfound love and respect for the great outdoors, whether that be the coast or a forest walk or any of the other amenities dotted across Clare.

“The benefits to spending time outdoors are well documented and this, combined with the tourism and economic impact of having such fantastic amenities locally, means maintenance on these sites is key.

“I’m glad to see the government acknowledge the importance of the outdoors and I look forward to seeing this funding put to good use at some of our best-known places.”

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Housing Update – November 23rd

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Ennis

Address: Clos an Eidhneain, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, semi-detached and terraced

  • 3 bedrooms – All upstairs
  • Kitchen/Dining/Living area
  • Downstairs Toilet
  • Bathroom – Upstairs, bath and shower in bath
  • Heating: Air to Water
  • Shared Parking at front of property
  • Back garden
  • Shed at the rear of house

 

Ennis

Address: Clos an Eidhneain, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Two-bed, bungalow

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Kitchen/Dining/Living area
  • Bathroom with Level access shower
  • Heating: Air to Water
  • Shared Parking at front of property
  • Back garden
  • Shed at the rear of house

 

ESB and Shannon Airport to target development of hydrogen plant

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  • Memorandum of Understanding signed by companies today
  • Would make Shannon industry leader

 

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Aviation and Tourism Cathal Crowe has welcomed the ground-breaking news that Shannon Airport and the ESB are targeting the development of a cutting-edge hydrogen plant at the airport.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Mary Considine of Shannon Group and the ESB’s Jim Dollard this afternoon, paving the way for a significant move towards sustainable aviation being developed here in Co. Clare.

“This is a massive, massive announcement for Shannon Airport,” said Deputy Crowe.

“If all goes to plan, this would see the a sustainable green hydrogen plant explored for Shannon, to demonstrate the use of hydrogen in aviation, heavy goods transport and industry, and as a lighthouse model for the net zero integrated energy system of the future.

“Simply put, Shannon Airport and the Midwest region would be at the very centre of moves towards a sustainable model of aviation.

“The aviation sector is at a key juncture at present, with widespread moves towards net zero carbon emissions, and for our airport here at Shannon to be leading the way in Ireland is phenomenal.

“Decarbonising the transport industry is vital and hydrogen can play a major role in achieving this.

“This, along with the ESB’s Green Atlantic project at Moneypoint means the true potential of the Shannon Estuary in the move to sustainable energy is being realised.

“Today is the first step in getting the hydrogen lighthouse project up and running and the work is by no means done but I stand ready to work with Shannon Group and the ESB in any means possible to ensure that this comes to fruition.”

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€301,325 in funding to help Clare community centres with rising bills

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  • Part of €10m national fund
  • Large number of community organisations can apply

 

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the announcement of more than €300,000 in funding to assist community organisations in Clare such as community centres and parish halls with the rising costs of energy bills.

Minister Heather Humphreys has issued the funding today, which can be applied for via the Clare Local Development Company, in light of the costs in the energy sector at present.

Funding will be available to support Parish Halls, Community Centres, Local Development Associations, Social Clubs, ICA Groups, Senior Citizen Groups, Men’s Sheds, Women’s Sheds and much more.

“The rising costs in energy bills has been extremely concerning for every household and business,” said Deputy Crowe.

“For community groups, such as community centres, parish halls, etc they rely on the work of volunteers but moreover, to keep the doors open, they rely on donations, fundraising and so on.

“With the rising cost of living, this stream of funding is already under strain but while income is precarious, bills are rising and the stress that this puts on voluntary groups is extreme.

“These community centres, parish halls, social clubs and so on are the lifeblood of rural Ireland and the importance of their existence in our small towns and villages cannot be understated.

“These grants will help support these groups with electricity bills, insurance costs or other overheads – but also groups can apply for funding to carry out small upgrade works and to purchase equipment to support their activities such as laptops, printers, lawnmowers, training equipment and so on.

“The grants in Clare will be administered via the Clare Local Development Company and those who want a share of this fund can contact them on 065-6866800 for further information.”

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Housing Update – November 16th

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Ennis

Address: Apartment 4, Pairc na Coille, Showgrounds Road, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Two-bed, ground floor apartment

  • Kitchen/Dinning/Sitting Room
  • Level Access Shower
  • Heating: Gas
  • Shared Entrance from Corridor
  • Private Entrance through French Doors
  • Communal Garden Area
  • Communal Parking Area
  • Communal Bins

To be considered for this type of accommodation i.e 2 bedroomed bungalow, applicant households must have previously submitted a completed Medical and/or Disability Form (HMD-Form 1).  Occupational Therapist’s report must also have been submitted in support of the application. 

 

Ennis

Address: 9 An Pairc, Bruach na hAbhainn, Quin Road, Ennis, Co. Clare

Details: Two-bed, first floor apartment

Five-Year Lease until November 2027

  • Kitchen/Living/Dining Room with Open Fire.
  • Master Bedroom with Ensuite.
  • Second bedroom.
  • Main Bathroom with Shower and Bath.
  • Heating: Electric Storage Heaters and Open Fire.

 

Ennistymon

Address: 12 Ard Donagh, Ennistymon, Co. Clare

Details: Four-bed, semi-detached house

SHORT -TERM 5 YEAR LEASE UNTIL DECEMBER 2027

  • Sitting room
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • 4 first-floor bedrooms (1 en-suite)
  • Ground floor bedroom/2nd sitting room
  • Bathroom
  • Oil-fired central heating

Housing Update – November 9th

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Killaloe

Address: 24 Crossroads, Killaloe, Co. Clare

Details: Four-bed, semi-detached

This property requires painting throughout

  • 4 bedrooms 
  • One Ground Floor Bedroom & Bathroom
  • Kitchen/Dining/Living area
  • Downstairs Toilet
  • Bathroom – Upstairs, bath and shower in bath
  • Heating: Air to Water

 

Shannon

Address: 27 Cronan Grove, Shannon, Co. Clare

Details: Two-bed, terraced

  • Kitchen/Dining Area
  • Living Room
  • Bathroom with shower/bath
  • Air to Water
  • Front and Rear Garden

 

Kilbaha

Address: No. 1 Fierd, Kilbaha, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, bungalow

  • Kitchen/dining
  • Living area
  • Bathroom
  • Heating: stove and oil heating.
  • Own Driveway
  • Shed to the rear

 

Kilrush

Address: 5 Beechpark, Kilrush, Co. Clare

Details: Three-bed, end-of-terrace

  • Kitchen/ Dining area
  • Sitting Room
  • Shower over bath
  • Heating –  Solid fuel Stove Heating
  • Shed
  • Driveway
  • Rear Garden

Housing Update – November 2nd

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Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council.

As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on (065) 6821616.

Please note: Some weeks, no properties come online and therefore there will be no housing update.

Clonlara

Address: 41 Derryvinna, Clonlara, Co. Clare

Details: One-bed, bungalow

  • Kitchen/dining/Living area
  • One bedroom
  • Level Access shower
  • Heating: stove with back boiler central heating
  • Ramp to the Front door
  • Front and small rear gardens

To be considered for this type of accommodation i.e 1 bedroomed bungalow, applicant households must have previously submitted a completed Medical and/or Disability Form (HMD-Form 1)

 

Shannon

Address: 12 Town Court, Shannon, Co. Clare

Details: Two-bed, first-floor apartment

Short Term Lease until October 2026

  • Sitting/dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Two bedrooms
  • Bathroom with shower over bath
  • Electric heating