‘5 in 10 pedestrians will die if hit by vehicle travelling at 50km/h’ – councillors seek speed limit review
Clare councillors have appealed for the next speed limit review to be brought forward.
Carmel Kirby
‘Sands have shifted’ – need to review provision of lifeguard service in Clare highlighted
Senior officials in Clare County Council are reluctant to give “any commitments we can’t stand over” when it comes to engaging full-time lifeguards at coastal locations.
€8k allocated for paint & gutter cleaning scheme for Parnell St
€8000 has been allocated for a painting, gutter cleaning and repair scheme to properties which connect to the Ennis public realm works on Parnell Street.
Norton pledges to bring accessibility issues to the fore as she is elected Mayor of Ennis
*Cllr Ann Norton is the new Mayor of Ennis. Photograph: Eamon Ward Barefield representative, Cllr Ann Norton (IND) has been elected as the Mayor of Ennis.
Fresh delay for embankment works at Springfield
*Flooding at Springfield in Clonlara. Photograph: Brian Gavin Press 22 Construction of embankments at Springfield in Clonlara has been dealt with a further delay.
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.
Clare needs to push hard for active travel posts
Clare needs to put forward a strong case for the hiring of active travel officers in the county.
More recycling facilities sought for south side of Ennis
Absence of waste recycling facilities “on the southern side of Ennis” have led to calls for the installation of a bottle bank to cater for residents in this part of town.
Provision of Ennis town bus service remains ‘absolute priority’ for NTA
A town bus service for Ennis is “an absolute priority” of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Ennis allocated over €4m for public realm regeneration as Shannon bid falls short
*Photograph: John Mangan Over €4m in funding has been granted towards the Ennis Town Centre Public Realm Regeneration Project while Shannon has lost out in bids to secure an allocation.