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The tower and church ruin on Scattery Island. Photograph by John Kelly.
Twelve Clare communities to share in Heritage Council grants
May 13, 2021
TWELVE projects across county Clare will share €76,000 under a special grant scheme run by The Heritage Council.
The fund will help boost a post-Covid recovery, grow tourism, and enhance community spirit by supporting local heritage projects.
Under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme, €76,030 has been allocated to community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Scariff Community Council received €12,000 to carry out a conservation/condition report on the Workhouse Water Tower in the town.
Cuimhneamh an Chláir received €8,000 for ‘The Clare Oral History Podcast’ – a podcast series based on the oral history archive of Cuimhneamh an Chláir.
Peacefully in the loving care of the management and staff of Raheen Nursing Home Tuamgraney. Wife of the late Norman, deeply regretted by her sons Ken and Clive; daughter Jenny; her adored grandchildren Chris, Jessy, Sandra, Rene, Rob and Sam; daughter-in-law, Marrianne; her loving nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephews and her many friends.
In line with current Government guidelines, Kitty’s funeral will be private at Shannon Crematorium on Friday 15th May at 12pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Raheen Nursing Home, Tuamgraney, or Irish Seed Savers Association, Scariff.
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ISSA honour three community garden groups across Connacht
Three community garden groups across Connacht have been selected for a prestigious gardening programme.
Ballina Karen Community Garden, Mayo, Trellick Community Garden, Galway and Rossinver Community Garden, Leitrim were granted a place on the Community Seed Guardian Programme by the Irish Seed Savers Association.
They are among Ten Community Garden Groups who will receive training and mentoring in seed growing and seed saving with experienced facilitators from Friday.
Due to current restrictions the programme will offer monthly webinars for the Community Garden Groups to learn and develop skills and knowledge in seed growing and seed saving.