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A BEAUTIFUL new illustrated heritage guide to the ancient Clondegad parish in the heart of Clare has been produced in the multiple award-winning tidy town village of Ballynacally.Supported by Ballynacally Development Association and Clare Local Development Company, Clondegad, A Heritage Guide is a thoroughly researched, accessibly written and superbly presented visual introduction to a hidden gem of Ireland’s Shannon Region for both history buffs and general visitors. Rarely promoted for its rich cultural and natural heritage, stunning landscape and riverside vistas and strategic estuarine location, this guide brings to life Clondegad’s finest attractions and hidden histories from the scenic Ballynacally village and its panoramic surrounding pastures, historical craglands and magnificent native woodlands right up to the northern valley forts and the tranquil holy waters of the Abhainn Sliabh, the river which courses the veins of the Ballynacally/Lissycasey parish. Produced by Daniel McCarthy, MD of Boru Cultural Enterprises and its international publishing and exhibition development platform, The Heritage Factory, the guide …
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Decision overturn could cost Lynch development €700,000
THE developers behind controversial plans for a €34 million retail development on the outskirts of Ennis could have to pay more than €700,000 to Ennis Town Council if the decision to refuse planning permission is overturned by An Bord Pleanála.
Read More »St Patrick to bring free parking and pedestrianisation to the town
PEDESTRIANISATION is set to return to Ennis for St Patrick’s Day and it has been confirmed there will be free parking in the town on the day.
Read More »Cloughleigh teens take action for their community
A NEW group has been helping young people in Cloughleigh to develop their talents for the betterment of their local community. The junior youth group has just recently started in the area and is aimed at young people aged 11 to 14. Already, they have organised a litter clean-up, with plans for even more action in the future.
Read More »Draft plan proposes to give town a facelift
A DRAFT plan to improve the appearance of Shannon includes landscaping at the Ballycasey Roundabout, improvements at the forecourt of the Seán Lemass Library and improvements to signage in the town.
Read More »Golden celebrations for Gort mart
GORT Co-Op Livestock Mart celebrates its milestone 50th anniversary this year.
Read More »Paintball no threat to bats or birds?
The developers of a proposed outdoor activity facility for paintball have insisted it will not damage the environment, including a protected horseshoe bat in a nearby protected house.
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