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2023 is set to a herald a new era for Vandeleur Walled Gardens Experience in Kilrush after Clare County Council announced today that a new interpretative museum will open at the popular West Clare visitor attraction later this year.

Libraries throughout Clare are taking part in Ireland Reads, a campaign to get the whole county reading this month in the lead-up to a national day of reading on Saturday, 25th February.

Clare Arts Office proudly presents a series of professional development webinars for those working in the music industry in Clare in partnership with First Music Contact.

Clare County Council has welcomed the allocation of €2.9 million under the Community Recognition Fund 2023 from the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Fund aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries.

Clare County Council is currently progressing the Options Assessment for Section 2 of the West Clare Railway Greenway project between Ennis and Ennistymon.

Clare County Council is advising people in County Clare that a grant is available to help turn a vacant house or building into a permanent home.

Clare County Council has welcomed the allocation of €4.5 million for Active Travel projects in County Clare under the Active Travel Investment Programme for 2023.

Clare County Council is calling on landowners to cut their hedgerows before the 1st March deadline to ensure they are not causing a potentially serious road safety hazard.

Clare County Council has announced its annual funding opportunity for creative work in the community – the Creative Ireland Project Award.

Clare County Council’s Affordable Housing Scheme is currently at a stage where expressions of interest are being sought to ascertain the public’s interest in availing of such a scheme.