There’s growing optimism that the commercial vacancy rate in Kilrush can be greatly reduced. It follows massive investment in the west Clare town in recent months, which it’s hoped can be built on and in turn, boost footfall and extend tourist stays. The latest analysis from GeoDirectory shows that Kilrush recorded the highest commercial vacancy […]
A South East Clare Councillor says a county-wide commercial rates rise for 2023 could tip some small businesses ‘over the edge’. Elected representatives have raised concerns about the Council’s ability to manage rising costs in energy, construction and other areas ahead of signing off on the local authority’s annual budget next week. 2022 saw a […]
An East Clare Councillor is hopeful the Holy Island visitor centre could be open before the end of next summer. Newly announced rural regeneration funding will see nearly €7.5m shared between two key projects in Clare, with almost €4 million set aside to develop the tourist centre in Mountshannon and over 3.5m allocated to the […]
Two Clare projects have received a combined funding boost of nearly €7.5 million this morning. A major new rural regeneration fund announced by the Government will see almost €4 million set aside to develop the Holy Island visitor centre in Mountshannon. Clare County Council has committed to investing a further €1 million in the East […]