Municipal Districts There are four municipal districts in the County, which provide a range of local services at local service centres in Ennis, Scariff, Kilrush and Shannon.
Municipal District of Killaloe The members of the Killaloe Municipal District met regularly during 2016 to consider the provision of services and the improvement of facilities and amenities in their district. The members met with representatives from local community groups throughout the year to discuss issues relevant to their areas. Funding was provided towards a number of important projects under the General Municipal Allocation. Cllr. Tony O’Brien was elected Cathaoirleach at the Annual General Meeting in June 2016 and Cllr. Pat Burke was appointed as Leas Cathaoirleach.
Municipal District of Ennis Ennis is one of four municipal districts in the County of Clare. Reserved functions are exercised by the elected members having regard to the divisions of such functions as set out in the Local Government Reform Act 2014. The Municipal District of Ennis also includes the surrounding environs of Clarecastle, Quin, Barefield, Kilnamona and Kilmaley. The budget for 2016 for the Municipal District of Ennis was €54,400. The members of the Municipal District of Ennis provided grant assistance under a Community and Arts Grant Scheme in 2016. The objective of the grant scheme was to encourage and support local organisations and groups active in the cultural, artistic and community development needs of the municipal district. Applicant organisations were based within the Municipal District of Ennis area and the projects submitted for grant assistance had a Municipal District of Ennis focus. Ahead of the arrival of more than 400,000 people to the Clare County Capital for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August, Clare County Council introduced the Ennis Streetscape Improvement Scheme 2016. Under the Scheme, financial assistance of up to €700 or 50% of the cost of the works was provided to the 87
