Threefold increase in roads funding for Co Clare
*€750,000 has been allocated for works at Blake’s Corner. Photograph: Bob Singer CO CLARE has received a threefold increase in its national roads funding for 2026.
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Plans to tackle Blake’s Corner traffic finally turn a corner
ATTEMPTS to solve traffic congestion at Blake’s Corner have finally turned a corner with judicial review proceedings on the proposed scheme for the Ennistymon inner relief road concluding in the High Court.
‘This could go on for another two years’ – Slattery warns of further Blake’s Corner delays
*Blake’s Corner. ANOTHER judicial review for Blake’s Corner is at risk of being lodged next month, the Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District has warned.
Councillors encounter gridlock in attempts to get Blake’s Corner update
*Blake’s Corner. Photograph: Conor Begley. ELECTED members of Clare County Council are encountering their own gridlock in attempts to get clarity on the status of plans to alleviate traffic congestion at Blake’s Corner.
High Court quash Ennistymon relief road judicial review but nothing is plain sailing at Blake’s Corner
*Blake’s Corner. Photograph: Bob Singer A HIGH COURT decision has dismissed an application to bring a judicial review challenge against the CPO for the Ennistymon inner relief road.
Blake’s Corner ‘a disgrace’ that ‘cannot be left to rot’ says Cllr Slattery
Blake’s Corner in Ennistymon was labelled as a “disgrace” that “cannot be left to rot” by a Clare councillor.
‘I’ll get out & stop the buses myself’ – Slattery slams speculation of double deckers at Blake’s Corner
*Cllr Bill Slattery (FG). Photograph: John Mangan A CLARE councillor has said he will stand out in the middle of the road to stop ‘double decker’ buses if plans for them to try transit through Blake’s Corner come to fruition.
Denis determined to match the challenge as he enters election race in North Clare
*Denis Vaughan. Photograph: John Mangan ENNISTYMON’s Denis Vaughan (LAB) has said he is up for the challenge as he prepares to battle four sitting councillors for a seat in the Ennistymon local electoral area.
Action needed on ‘ridiculous’ Ennistymon traffic bottleneck Blake’s Corner
URGENT remedial works are required at Blake’s Corner in the interests of road safety and the reputation of Ennistymon.
Traffic woes in North Clare gone beyond ‘saturation point’
*A demonstration held in memory of Jerry O’Connor. Photograph: John Mangan ABUNDANCE OF TRAFFIC and recent accidents in North Clare has gone “passed saturation point” with frustration voiced with the ongoing wait for a transport and mobility strategy.