Common sense has died when it comes to rural planning policies – Kelly
*Cllr PJ Kelly. Photograph: John Mangan A united front is needed from Clare’s Oireachtas members to amend planning legislation to alter structures for rural planning.
Pedestrian & cyclist activity a priority for redesign of Corrovorrin Junction
*Corrovorrin Junction. Photograph: Gary Collins Different designs are being assessed for the development of Corrovorrin Junction with pedestrian and cyclist activity on the approach the priority.
Mountshannon House left idle 19 years after acquisition to provide social housing
*Mountshannon House. Photograph: John Mangan An East Clare property acquired nineteen years ago to provide social housing has been let run “into disrepair”, no tenant has occupied the building in almost two decades.
Imposter page condemned for ‘most disgusting post’ & trying to damage Doolin’s reputation
Business groups in Doolin have condemned the social media activity of a page sharing “hate speech” and damaging the reputation of the North Clare community.
Clare’s spread of COVID-19 still among lowest in the Republic
*Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s 14 day incidence rate of COVID-19 remains the fifth lowest in the country.
Areas of North & West Clare need to be viewed as ‘areas to live not visit’
Areas of North and West Clare cannot be viewed solely as places for people to visit, the Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District has stressed.
Over 300 waiting on social housing in West & North Clare
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Demand for social housing is exceeding supply in North and West Clare.
Surplus vaccines given to Gardaí in Clare & Limerick this week
Approximately 100 Gardaí based in Clare and Limerick on “standby lists” received surplus COVID-19 vaccines leading to unrest in the force and anger from vulnerable medical patients.
McAllister succeeds Flynn as President of Ennis Chamber
Publican Darragh McAllister has been elected as the new President of Ennis Chamber.
Kennel double for Kilmihil’s Kieran Browne
Kilmihil handler Kieran Browne was the man in top form in Galway Track on Friday night as he sent out two winners.