Fast traffic is adding to flooding problems along a 5km stretch of road in Newmarket-on-Fergus, a local representative has flagged.

Officials within the Shannon Municipal District were requested to “alleviate flooding” in Ballygirreen Lower “in the vicinity of the Donnellan brothers houses,” by Cllr Pat McMahon (FF) at a recent meeting of the District.

He cited the safety of the dozens of households and several motorists that travel the route on a daily basis. Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND) seconded the motion. Employees at the Irish Aviation Authority employees at the North Atlantic Communications Centre also travel along the route.

When conditions deteriorate, Council engineers are to assess the matter further. “The drainage issue at this location will be examined at the earliest opportunity to determine the extent of the issue and what measures are required to resolve and any such measures considered for inclusion in future drainage funding allocations,” senior executive engineer, Aidan O’Rourke stated.

McMahon told the meeting “traffic goes very fast” along the road which has become a very popular cyclists. He detailed that there was a culvert in front of the house of Conor Donnellan but goes no further which is of little help with rain from the “major hills coming from the Ballygirreen side”.

Related News

court yard lanters 1-2
Gort Arts to host exhibition at Kennedy studio for Culture Night
donna mcgettigan 1
Abnormal rental prices in Clare says McGettigan
donald trump 2
Trump 'more than welcome' in Doonbeg for Irish Open says Agriculture Minister
inagh bus stop bike shelter 1
Inagh named Ireland's Greenest village
Latest News
david speed mural killaloe 1-2
Salmon of knowledge mural unveiled in Killaloe
colm walsh o'loghlen marco cleary 1-2
Marco makes his mark to claim player of the week
banner v ennistymon 16-08-25 ronan kilroy 1
Banner book place in Clare IFC semi-finals for very first time
naomh eoin v clondegad 12-10-24 sean mcallister sean bonfil 1
Clondegad cruise past Naomh Eoin to qualify for Clare IFC semi-finals
cratloe v ennistymon 14-09-25 diarmuid ryan 1
Cratloe claim victory over Ennistymon following extra-time excitement
Premium
Parish produce big second half pump to knock out Kilmurry Ibrickane
O'Currys relegated to Junior A ranks for first time since 95 following Ennistymon loss
Wind in Corofin's sails to bounce back to top tier after quarter-final win over Gaels
Cooraclare cause big shock to knock Kilrush out of intermediate championship
Glory for Kilmihil in relegation final as Wolfe Tones drop back down to intermediate

Advertisement

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.