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Kilkee Beach Closure
Once again Kilkee Beach was closed from May 22nd to May 28th. This regular swimming ban is having a corrosive effect on the reputation of Kilkee as a safe place to enjoy a seaside holiday. Who is responsible? In the … Continue reading
LIFE GUARDS
Kilkee beach is one of the safest in Ireland. There are no currents, no rip tides and no sudden drops in sand levels.That makes the job of a lifeguard not too difficult. And yet according to this week’s Clare Champion … Continue reading
DIVING BOARDS
This August week-end two young swimmers were pulled out of the water at Edmond Point. With high seas running they found it difficult to get out of the water. Fortunately there were quite a few people on the rocks nearby … Continue reading
Bank Closure
AIB in Kilkee is closing its branch in October 2012. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. How can a sub-office which never employed more than two people and had queues regularly waiting for service could possibly be described as … Continue reading
CLOSURE of KILKEE BEACH
Friday 20th July Kilkee beach (along with Lahinch and Spanish Point) was closed on order from Clare County Council following consultations with EPA, HSE and An Taisce. This was a very serious decision to take and I would like to know who made … Continue reading
Hell of the West Triathlon in Kilkee
With almost 1000 participants Ireland’s largest and most difficult triathlon starts tomorrow in Kilkee. Already the athletes are assembling. It will be a hell in the west tomorrow with gale force winds, choppy seas and thunder showers. Thats what makes Kilkee … Continue reading
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