"In September 2025, a small Clare village's TidyTowns group were granted planning permission for the erection of a large portrait on the side of a building. The Kilfenora TidyTowns group had applied to Clare County Council's planning department with the intention of recreating a meaningful portrait that had once hung on the side of a craft shop - a portrait of the infamous Máire Rua."
"The striking artwork in Kilfenora has been catching the attention of locals and tourists In September 2025, a small Clare village's TidyTowns group were granted planning permission for the erection of a large portrait on the side of a building. The Kilfenora TidyTowns group had applied to Clare County Council's planning department with the intention of recreating a meaningful portrait that had once hung on the side of a craft shop - a portrait of the infamous Máire Rua."
Striking artwork in Kilfenora has been attracting locals and tourists. In September 2025, the Kilfenora TidyTowns group secured planning permission to erect a large portrait on the side of a building. The group applied to Clare County Council's planning department intending to recreate a meaningful portrait that previously hung on the side of a craft shop. The recreated image will depict the infamous Máire Rua, chosen for its local historical significance. The large-scale mural will become a visible landmark on the village streetscape and is expected to contribute to cultural identity and visitor interest.
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