Claims Continued Rural Emigration Will Signal 'Death Nail' For Local Communities

Clare FM

Rural emigration is being seen to have a major impact on social life in North Clare. Opportunities for employment elsewhere and a lack of affordable housing and local facilities mean that rural areas of North Clare have seen steep population decline in recent years. A symptom of this is being seen in the local Ballyvaughan-Fanore GAA club which is facing a fight for its existence after being a pillar of the community for over 100 years. Vice-Chairman of the Ballyvaughan-Fanore GAA Club, Kieran Linnane, is worried that continued population decline would signal a 'death nail' for the local community.