Grass growth cannot come at expense of public areas
“A HAPPY MEDIUM” needs to be found between letting grass grow in public spaces and keeping these areas accessible for children to play in, a Clarecastle representative has said.
Government agree €6m funding for transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Council
*Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is among the sites now set to come under the Council’s control. AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN reached to transfer the ownership of the four Shannon Heritage sites in the county to Clare County Council.
Plans for Doolin Pier visitor centre no longer paused
DESIGN OPTIONS are moving forward again for the development of the Doolin Pier Visitor Services Building.
Historic Division 2 success for Ennis/Kilrush ladies
ENNIS/KILRUSH RFC made history when winning the Munster Division 2 Cup final for the first time.
O’Brien embracing the Newmarket Celtic passion in special season
*Gearoid O’Brien celebrates with Darragh Leahy. Photograph: Joe Buckley A WIDE SMILE was etched across the face of Newmarket Celtic’s latest match-winner Gearoid O’Brien in the beaming sun of Jackman Park after he headed them into the final of the Munster Junior Cup.
Council contacted by over 60 households who have received notices to quit from landlords
*Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF) raised the matter. Photograph: Joe Buckley OVER 60 households have contacted Clare County Council after being issued with notices to quit from their landlord.
Community bus scheme suggested to tackle North Clare’s transport issues
ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY BUS has been suggested to tackle ongoing issues with transport in North Clare.
‘Compelling case’ to reopen Crusheen railway station to be put before Iarnród Éireann
SENIOR OFFICIALS in the Department of Transport have repeatedly said there are no plans to reopen the railway station in Crusheen but North-East Clare elected representatives remain optimistic the return of stop may come to pass.
Mickey Two Tailors bridge to be considered for repair works
*Cllr Pat Burke. Photograph: Martin Connolly REPAIR WORKS are to be considered for the “well-known landmark” in East Clare called ‘Mickey Two Tailors’ bridge.
‘They took Shannon Airport’s golden goose’ – Dublin snatching Aer Rianta still leaves a sour taste
*Liam Skelly. Photograph: Natasha Barton SHANNON AIRPORT’s “golden goose” was snatched by Dublin Airport when it was stripped of Aer Rianta International while becoming an independent airport.