Clare County Council/Comhairle Contae an Chláir is responsible for local government in County Clare. The Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Service areas include economic development, business supports, rural, community and tourism development, planning, transportation, environment, emergency services, housing, libraries, arts, sports and amenities and much more. Clare County Council is the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards Local Authority of the Year 2022.