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The Mayor of Clare today welcomed the decision by Aer Lingus to restore year-round transatlantic services between Shannon Airport and New York and Boston.

Clare County Council has commenced a countywide survey of an estimated 31,000 domestic water connections in Clare ahead of the Government’s introduction of water charges, which is expected in 2014.

Moyross, Foynes, the Castleview Housing Estate in Newcastle West, and Limerick Youth Service have been nominated by Limerick City and County Councils to represent Limerick in the 2013 IPB Pride of Place Competition.

Ennis Town Council has announced the introduction of a new cashless method of paying for parking in County Clare’s largest town.

County Clare’s symbol of The Gathering Ireland 2013 will make its way west this weekend for the inaugural Scattery Island Gathering.

The first ever town twinning arrangement involving Adare moved a step closer this week when a Council official from the French town of Villecresnes travelled to the County Limerick town.

The contribution made by the Ennis Innovate Regional Innovation Centre to supporting emerging Clare businesses was recognised this week when the Centre received a Best Practice Certificate in the European Public Sector Awards (EPSA) 2013.

The organisers of the Armada Willie Week Festival of Music and Dancing in County Clare have announced a major expansion of the festival programme this year to coincide with the event’s 30th anniversary.

Individuals and organisations from the local sports, arts and community sectors were honoured this evening at an event hosted by the Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council.

The most successful period in the history of Limerick City Gymnastics Club was officially recognised today when the club was named winner of the Performance in Sport Award for May.