Carmel Kirby
Illegal dumping continues to hamper public’s enjoyment of Clare landscape
Public enjoyment of nature has been hampered by an increased incidence of illegal dumping during the pandemic while the people of Clare have been urged to be more vigilant around waste collection.
Ennis Town no more? Local reps seek city status in bid to secure more investment for county town
Ennis should be elevated to city status, local representatives have unanimously stated.
Ennis representatives split on request to set up Town Team
Creating an Ennis Town Team has been pinpointed as a manner in which to tackle urban and rural decay in the Clare capital.
‘Protect pedestrians’ with additional lighting on Ballybeg Rd – Norton
Calls for additional lighting along the Ballybeg Road have been made as a means of protecting an increased number of pedestrians availing of the woods since the start of COVID-19 restrictions.
Daily COVID-19 numbers dropping but public vigilance must persist
Daily figures of COVID-19 cases may be dropping at present but the Clare public cannot afford to let down its guard.
Survey of parking habits of Ennis based workers sought
Lack of car-parking spaces is limiting Ennis’ ability to entice shoppers and business to the town, elected representatives have maintained.
Ennis taskforce prompts new argument among councillors in the town
Ennis councillors have clashed again on the topic of the taskforce co-ordinating the town’s response to COVID-19.
Ennis deemed one of cleanest towns in Ireland
Ennis has achieved the highest cleanliness level in the most recent Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) nationwide litter survey, with eight out of 10 sites surveyed in the town being awarded the top litter grade.