Clare County Council

Clare County Council

Comhairle Contae an Chláir
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
Alan O'Callaghan, FF
Structure
Seats28
Political groups
  Fianna Fáil (14)
  Fine Gael (9)
  Sinn Féin (2)
  Independent (3)
Elections
Last election
7 June 2024
Motto
Dílis d'ar nOidreacht (Irish)
"True to our Heritage"
Meeting place
Áras Contae an Chláir, Ennis
Website
Official website Edit this at Wikidata
The area governed by the council

Clare County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae an Chláir) is the local authority of County Clare, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 28 elected members who are elected for a five-year term. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Pat Dowling. The county town is Ennis.