Doolin granted €1.9m coastguard station after 12-year battle

PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a new €1.9 million coastguard station at Doolin – bringing to an end a 12-year campaign for a new base.

After a lengthy campaign to acquire a site and funds for a new facility, the Office of Public Works (OPW) lodged plans with Clare County Council last May for a new station.

A decision on the application was expected at the end of June. However, the council put the plan on hold requesting further additional information from the OPW. That was submitted on August 12 and yesterday the local authority confirmed permission has been granted subject to 10 conditions.