East Clare reps in ‘constant battle’ to improve footpaths
An East Clare councillor has said it is “a constant battle to upgrade footpaths” and encouraged the public to stop parking their vehicles on paths.
Alan O’Callaghan
‘Dangerous stones’ damaging vehicles by Ballykilty Manor
Damage to vehicles is occurring due to “dangerous stones” on the roadside verge of the L3148 which is a kilometre from the village of Quin.
Attempts underway to improve visibility on main thoroughfare to Clooney NS
Hedgecutting is to be carried out at one of the main thoroughfares to Clooney national school in a bid to improve visibility for motorists.
‘A lot of disappointment’ on lack of commitment to improve Ballyhickey Rd in Quin
Failure to plan improvements this year for a Quin Rd have caused “a lot of disappointment”.
‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
Cooney braced for the challenge as he becomes Killaloe MD Chair for second time
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Further progress on two big projects in East Clare have been earmarked as key goals of the new Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District.
‘Significant reduction in funding’ to impact ability to finish Kilkishen footpath
Hopes for the finishing of a footpath opposite Hamilton Park in Kilkishen have hit a stumbling block.
Elements of anti-social behaviour persist at 12 O’Clock Hills
*Photograph: Ian Nutt Elements of anti-social behaviour continue to occur at one of East Clare’s most popular attractions, local representatives have warned.
‘Bad dips’ along Tulla to Kilkishen road to be monitored by Council
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Eamon Ward Works to identified “bad dips” along the R462 from Tulla to Kilkishen are to be monitored and carried out this year.
