It’s claimed there’s an air of confidence in Clare’s coastal areas ahead of the main portion of the summer season.
It comes as new live register figures show a drop in the unemployment indicator, especially in North Clare.
80 people left the dole queues there last month, bringing the numbers signing on to their lowest level in eight years.
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There were also a reduction of 70 in the number of people signing on in West Clare, though local Independent Councillor Christy Curtin says there needs to be a focus on employment that is not totally dependent on tourism.
