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The valuable contribution made by County Clare’s community groups and volunteers to their local area is being celebrated through a new awards scheme.

O’Brien’s Tower, the landmark building that stands on a headland at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, will undergo restoration in the coming weeks.  

enet, Ireland’s largest open-access network operator, has delivered one gigabit connectivity to Clare County Council's Kilrush Digital Hub that provides hot desking, co-working, conference and training facilities for residents, visitors, e-workers and entrepreneurs.

Liscannor-based business woman, Raychel O'Keeffe has secured a listing with Supervalu through her participation in the Food Academy Programme.

Obair Newmarket on Fergus and Shannon Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Rural Development Directorate of Clare County Council, will host an opportunity for Shannon-based companies to meet with young people from Newmarket on Fergus and surrounding areas at the Obair offices in Newmarket on Fergus on Wednesday, 23rd January from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

More than 200 events and festivals are featured in a comprehensive new guide to all tourism related activity taking place in County Clare during 2019.

We are pleased to announce that the Community Supports Scheme is now open for 2019 applications. 

The purpose of the Council’s Community Supports Scheme is to encourage and assist community and voluntary groups to take an active part in the development of their communities and to improve the quality of life experience in their areas.

Clare County Library and St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Spanish Point have joined forces to promote reading for pleasure among students.

Members of the public are being asked for their input into a new Arts Plan for County Clare focusing on promoting greater participation in the arts.

We are currently preparing the 2019 – 2024 Clare Arts Plan.

Submissions to the plan from artists of all disciplines and members of the public are welcome.