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Clare County Council is delighted to open the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon, this adds to the Council owned visitor attractions in the County under the umbrella of the Clare Collection.

Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney Library Gallery, Kilkee, will host ‘Flowing….a legacy from stitch to shoreline’, an art exhibition by Ailish Malone, from July 7 to August 2, inclusive.

Clare County Council has announced that the Clare Arts Office has been successful in its application to the Arts Council to further develop Shannon as one of its 19 Creative Places nationwide. Supported by artists and led by local people, Creative Places celebrates people-powered arts.

Inch Ringfort has been selected for inclusion in the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument Programme. This innovative programme offers the Inch community group direct access to expertise, mentoring and support to help them to protect the ring fort for future generations and promote their local heritage.

Ennis Councillor Paul Murphy (Fine Gael) was elected Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council at the Annual General Meeting of the Council on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Clare Civil Defence has taken delivery of a brand-new rescue boat, significantly strengthening the organisation’s emergency response and water safety capabilities across the county.

Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Clare Museum will host ‘Ethereal’, a photography exhibition by Christopher Quinn, from June 23 to July 19.

Clare Museum in conjunction with creative facilitator Aideen Sweeney, will host two separate, two-day Creative History Summer Camps.

The children of County Clare have been busy helping Clare County Council’s roads team name the county’s gritters, ahead of next winter, when the seven-strong fleet are expected back on duty.

Clare County Council has appointed Custy Construction Ltd. as contractor for the construction of 16 social housing units at Moore Street, Kilrush. This development is being funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and is scheduled for completion in 2027, with construction expected to commence in July.