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Scattery mooted as pilgrimage retreat centre

THE possibility of developing Scattery Island as a pilgrimage and retreat centre was discussed at last Thursday’s meeting of Kilrush Town Council. Town mayor Ian Lynch forwarded a motion requesting Clare County Council, the Bishop of Killaloe and the Office of Public Works (OPW) carry out a feasibility study into the proposal. Councillor Lynch suggested the proposed retreat centre could be similar to St Patrick’s Purgatory on Lough Derg.In a written reply, Clare County Council said it may be feasible to market the pilgrim walks linking places in the landscape that have a connection with St Senan of Scattery, including holy wells and St Senan’s Altar. The walk would take in approximately 80km over four days.The council reply also noted that floors and stairs should be added to the island’s round tower. This would offer panoramic views of the Shannon Estuary. “It would, therefore, be only one of a few round towers in the country with intact floors and ladders …

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Hidden gem exposed in new heritage guide

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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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.

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