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New figures show a sharp decrease in the number of forest, bog and gorse fires attended by the Clare Fire and Rescue Service in 2011 and 2012.

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar today (Saturday, 23 February, 2013) officially opened a new section of The Great Southern Trail in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick.

A strategic tourism plan aimed at establishing the County Limerick town of Adare as a gateway location for the wider County Limerick and Shannon Region has been launched by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar.

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins today (Friday, 22 February, 2013) became only the second person ever to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the Town of Ennis.

Over 40 representatives of the local community and business sector in Kilrush this week attended a public consultation event on the preparation of a Draft Development Plan aimed at guiding the future development of the town and surrounding areas.

Knockainey’s achievement in securing one of the top awards in the 2012 IPB Pride of Place Competition was today (Thursday, 21 February, 2013) officially recognised by the Kilmallock Local Area Committee of Limerick County Council.

200 young people today (Thursday, 21 February 2013) witnessed the full horror of road traffic incidents and the consequences for the victims and relatives of those involved at a graphic demonstration in Ennis, County Clare

Mr. Brian Hayes, Minister of State at the Department of Finance (OPW) today (Thursday, 21 February, 2013) signed a contract with Wills Bros Ltd. of Foxford, Co Mayo, for the construction of a major flood defence scheme in Ennis, County Clare.

Construction work has commenced on the provision of a new Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge over the Railway adjacent to Quin Road Railway Bridge in Ennis.

An introductory course examining how plate tectonics, volcanic activity and earthquakes have shaped the landscape of the Burren Region will take place during March and April.