Entries by james

Housing Update – May 12th

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 […]

Almost €140,000 in funding for Clare community facilities

Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post-Covid Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the allocation of €139,257 in funding to Clare County Council under the Community Enhancement Programme 2021. This funding will provide grants from a few […]

Aer Lingus needs to clarify Shannon plans

Concern that transatlantic flights off the cards until summer 2022 Blow at low ebb for aviation sector if true   Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism and Aviation Cathal Crowe says it is crucial that Aer Lingus clarifies its plans for transatlantic travel to and from Shannon Airport for the next 12 months. A document, which […]

Ennis now officially a university town

Technological University status for LIT given government designation Historic day for LIT and education in Ennis   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the news this morning that LIT has officially been given government designation as a Technological University, securing university status for Ennis. The LIT-AIT consortium formally commenced in October of […]

Education Minister to hear concerns on future of Ennis Educate Together

School accommodation needs to be discussed Collaborative approach will be needed   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has secured a meeting between Education Minister Norma Foley, management of Ennis Educate Together National School and Clare’s coalition Oireachtas members to discuss the extreme accommodation needs for the school. Ennis Educate Together NS is located […]

Two Clare facilities to benefit from Fáilte Ireland’s €19m investment in water activities

Facilities in Kilkee and Ogonnelloe among those chosen Funding targets outdoor water-based activities   Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Tourism and Aviation Cathal Crowe has welcomed confirmation that two facilities in Clare are to benefit from a new Fáilte Ireland fund, targeting outdoor water-based activities. The €19 million investment is being issued to 22 projects nationwide, […]

Housing Update – April 14th

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 […]

Parteen wind turbine issue will escalate unless it’s removed

Deadline for removal has passed Turbine still turning   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has warned that there will be an escalation by Clare County Council unless a controversial wind turbine erected in Parteen is removed as requested. The developer was mandated by a planning enforcement order to remove the windmill on his […]