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CLARE is the driest part of the West of Ireland, with a far greater soil moisture deficit than other counties along the coast, according to figures this week.

DUBLIN City Council is looking for the go-ahead to take 350 million litres of water per day from the River Shannon to serve the capital’s drinking water needs for the next 70 years.

WATER shortages in North Clare are putting pressure on businesses and impacting on the reputation of the area among tourists, it has been claimed.

SHANNON Development recorded a deficit of €17.355 million in 2009, according to its annual report released last week. It also saw a decrease in reserves of over €11 million.

WHILE he admitted 2009 was a tough year for Shannon Development, Chief Executive Vincent Cunnane was putting on a “glass half full” face as he discussed the company’s performance.

GENWORTH Financial has announced that it will create 117 jobs at its Shannon plant over the next three years.

Kilkee diving boards campaigner Tom Byrne was one of the first local people to dive from the restored boards in Newfoundout, Kilkee, on Tuesday morning. On hearing that the boards were back, Byrne, who initiated a 3,000 member Facebook site on the issue, immediately headed for the West End.

CLARE County Council has been accused of failing to consult with Shannon Heritage and other independent traders at the Cliffs of Moher before its new charges for facilities were announced recently.