Lissycasey’s Griffin lauded as she moves onto new role
Cllr John Crowe (FG) and Anne Griffin. Photograph: Eamon Ward LISSYCASEY’s Anne Griffin has been lauded by elected members of the Shannon Municipal District.
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An Bord Pleanála delays on Newmarket-on-Fergus wastewater treatment plant ‘not acceptable’
*Photograph: John Mangan DELAYS from An Bord Pleanála in announcing the outcome of an appeal to the building of a wastewater treatment plant in Newmarket-on-Fergus is “not acceptable”.
More visibility of Gardaí needed on the streets of Shannon
MORE VISIBILITY of Gardaí is needed on the streets of Shannon.
Shannon councillors seek dedicated social media space
*Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF), Cllr David Griffin (FF), Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF) and Cllr Tony Mulcahy (FG). Photograph: Joe Buckley A DEDICATED social media space for activities within the Shannon Municipal District has been requested by a Sinn Féin councillor.
Economic contribution of Smithstown Industrial Estate needs to be recognised
*Photograph: Joe Buckley ORGANISING of a project to recognise the economic importance of the Smithstown Industrial Estate to the region is to commence.
‘We’ll meet on our terms & not be dictated to by Shannon Chamber’ – Shannon Town Cllrs
*Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber, Helen Downes. Photograph: Eamon Ward COUNCILLORS in the Shannon Municipal District have said they “will not be dictated to by Shannon Chamber”.
Surplus solution prompts councillors to row back on claims Flynn was breaking rules with GMA spend
*Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) & Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND). Photograph: Natasha Barton AS THE COUNTDOWN begins to the local elections on June 7th, The Clare Echo this week examines one of the subjects causing debate among county councillors, the General Municipal Allocation.
Mayoral awards to make a return in Shannon & honour contributions in communities
*Cllr Donna McGettigan making a presentation to Alan Cunningham at the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photograph: Joe Buckley MAYORAL AWARDS are set to return and honour individuals making a “positive contribution” across Shannon communities.
‘We need to restore Garda morale & public confidence’ – change to policing model sought by Clare reps
*Photograph: John Mangan A CHANGE of policing model in Ireland is needed to help restore morale in the force and confidence among the public, Clare councillors have stated.
Changes at the top in Clare County Council
*Leonard Cleary, Noeleen Fitzgerald, Pat Dowling, Anne Haugh, Carmel Kirby and Jason Murphy. SUBSTANTIAL changes to the management of Clare County Council are to be made as part of a vast reshuffle.
