Clare TDs differ on ways to solve overcrowding in prisons
*Prisons in neighbouring Limerick are at full capacity. TWO CLARE TDs have differing views on ways to tackle overcrowding in prisons.
Crusheen locals give their take on plans to reopen the rail stop
*Michael O’Doherty; Claire Harkin; Louise Kearney; Michael Browne; Cllr Pat Hayes; Nollaig Barry; Aishling Tuohy; Brian McCarthy, Clare County Council; Helena McElmeel, Architect; Dermot O’Sullivan; and Cllr Tony O’Brien. CRUSHEEN is at the centre of an RRDF application from Clare County Council with locals eager to see their rail stop reopened.
Kerry construction firm lodges plans for 101 houses in Parteen
*A decision will be made by May 1st on the application. PLANS FOR the construction of 101 houses in Parteen have been lodged with Clare County Council.
Clare to turn green for St Patrick’s Day parades
*Photograph: John O’Neill CLARE TURNS green this weekend with St Patrick’s Day parades taking place across the county.
Lidl win appeal for €20m development in Ennis
*The Clare Rd Junction where the Lidl store will be located. Photograph: Páraic McMahon LIDL has won an appeal to An Bord Pleanála to enable a €20m development in Ennis to proceed.
Further information sought for Custy’s plans to build 55 houses in Ballymaley
*Custy Construction had applied for planning permission for the housing development. PLANS FOR 55 HOUSES to be built at Ballymaley have been halted by Clare County Council.
Appeal lodged over rejection of 61 houses in Kilkishen
*Kilkishen village. AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the decision to deny planning for 61 houses in Kilkishen.
Scariff students showing fast fashion is not good for the environment with fundraiser
A “RE-LOVED PRE-LOVED” FASHION fundraiser is taking place at Scariff Community College this Saturday (March 8th).
Tourism & commercial facility given go-ahead at Williamstown Harbour
*Williamstown Harbour. WILLIAMSTOWN HARBOUR in Whitegate is to be revitalised after conditional planning permission was granted for the development of a major tourism and commercial facility.
Major extension approved for St John Bosco Community College
*St John Bosco Community College. ST JOHN BOSCO COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Kildysart is to undergo a major extension.
