Over 700 signatures have been gathered on a petition to save what’s been described as a “vital” social space in Lahinch.
It follows a public complaint to Clare County Council relating to the presence of a public bench outside The Coffee Hatch premises on the Promenade.
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An off-street furniture licence for four benches was granted to neighbouring bar and restaurant ‘The Edge’, during the Pandemic – The Coffee Hatch is now utilising the only remaining bench and has applied for a permit to retain it.
Owner Carmel Connaire says it’s an integral part of the town.
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