A book of Condolence has been opened at Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis in memory of the victims of last night’s attack in Nice.
Ten children were among at least 84 people killed when a lorry ploughed into crowds celebrating Bastille Day along the seafront.
France has declared three days of national mourning following last night's Nice attack.
Witnesses say the driver swerved from side to side to target as many people as possible.
The man – believed to be a 31 year old French-Tunisian with a criminal record – was shot dead by police.
There's been an outpouring of grief from around the world following the attack and French Foreign Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, says the country has been touched by the solidarity.
Guns and grenades were found inside the truck at the centre of last night's attack
President Francois Hollande has confirmed what happened was an act of terror – and has extended a state of emergency across France.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it has particular concerns for the welfare of one Irish citizen in Nice.
In a statement this lunchtime it says the Irish Embassy in France is following this up urgently
French Ambassador to Ireland Jean Pierre Thébault says there is no possible justification for what happened in Nice last night.
Leas Cathaoirleach Paul Murphy represented Clare County Council at an event to mark Bastille Day at the French Embassy last night.
He says it's terrible to see a day of such celebration for the French people turn to tragedy.
A book of condolence has opened for the victims at Aras Contae An Chlair .
It will be available for the public to sign until next Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Clare Garda Division is reassuring people that every effort is being made to prevent against a terrorist attack here.
Concerns have been raised in recent months that in light of the use of Shannon Airport by US military, the mid-west facility may become a target.
Chief Superintendent John Kerin says that Gardaí are continuing to work with their counterparts abroad to prevent such an incident.
