Doonbeg Tidy Towns Report
Doonbeg Tidy Towns is a sub committee of Doonbeg Development and is run on a voluntary basis. Funded by Doonbeg development, Doonbeg Foundation and Collections.  The Committee was set up to improve the presentation of the village and all approach roads, to give a lasting impression to both locals and tourist alike.  We are delighted to report that in 2005, Doonbeg won their category and are 5th in the overall results in the county.  Although our committee is small, we work hard in conjunction with FAS and RSS scheme.  To all involved, we would like to say a big “Thank you”. We welcome new volunteers and any time.

This is your village - be proud of it!

Christmas Lighting
Once again, the Christmas lights and the Santa school visit was an enormous success.  While the bulk of the cost if funded by Doonbeg Development it is generously assisted by the Doonbeg Foundation and a church gate collection. 

The impact of the Christmas decorations and lights in creating a seasonal festive atmosphere is noted by locals, young and old, and visitors to the village. Each of the five parish schools plus the Naionra is visited by Santa and his helpers on the especially decorated Santa– mobile.  The excited and enthusiastic reception is followed by presentation of individual gifts and carol singing.  Appreciation of this event is always acknowledged by teachers, pupils and parents.

Heritage
Doonbeg Development has a long history of commitment to development of local heritage and has a future long term ambition to provide a built heritage centre. This centre would showcase local heritage and would include social history, folklore, music and art for the community.

Townland Signage Scheme
 Co-ordinated by the County Development Board and invites all community groups to participate.  Doonbeg Development has involved in this plan and has undertaken to erect place names for the townslands in the locality. The project members are currently working on suitable design and materials.  This project will enhance our sense of place and preserve our heritage.

Bio-Diversity Project
As part of the Clare Heritage Plan, this project has an objective to develop a Local Bio Diversity Plan.  Doonbeg Development have involvement in this initiative.  This aim of this project is to raise public awareness and generate interest in the conservation of biodiversity, to provide information and to encourage communities to take action.  It hopes to encourage local action to conserve and increase wild life in the countryside and seashore. The Biodiversity Officer, Clare Co. Council has already facilitated us with an initial meeting and training course.

Doonbeg Lotto
The Doonbeg Lotto is the main source of income for Doonbeg Development.  Monies has been used to purchase a ride on lawn mower, two computers, two colour printers, photocopier, Christmas gifts and Lighting  and Tidy Towns.  
 

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Bealaha Renewal Group
Formed in August 2005, aiming to enhance the village of Bealaha and surrounding areas including “Kennedys Cross”, “The Locht”, “Moroneys turn” and the graveyards of Farrihy and Kiltenane.  We have two workers under the RSS scheme and work has commenced repairing the wall surrounding Kiltenane graveyard.  Thanks to Doonbeg Development, we have inherited their own lawnmower, and have since purchased a strimmer and other tools etc with funds received from ‘Doonbeg Development and from Doonbeg Foundation.  We are currently working on a plan to apply for “An Clar” funding to enhance the area further

The Tullaher Bog Project 
In the mid 1990’s a major survey was carried out on Tullaher Bog.  As one of the few remaining raised bogs in Ireland and with a unique habitat it was considered to be of major significant as part of our heritage.  In more recent times it has been granted the Special Area of Conversation (SAC) designation. Doonbeg Development continues with their efforts to preserve this unique natural asset to the community.  A recently formed sub-group have undertaken the task of marking it more accessible as an are to be enjoyed by the local people and visitors.  This project will entail upgrading the access to the bog and will provide signage both at the entrances and within the bog itself.  It will also make available information on wild life habitation. 

Mountrivers Sewerage Group
This group was set up in June 05, to discuss the possibility of extending the sewerage line to cater for the Mountrivers area.  To this end, Ray O’ Grady and Associates have been contracted to report on the viability of such a scheme.  In the present climate, where there is a greater awareness of environmental issues and the possibility of new legislation dealing with existing private sewerage treatments. Such a project would greatly benefit the area.   The Mountrivers Sewerage Group was set up in June ‘05 to discuss the possibility of existing the sewerage line to cater for the Mountrivers area.