Kerry construction firm lodges plans for 101 houses in Parteen
*A decision will be made by May 1st on the application. PLANS FOR the construction of 101 houses in Parteen have been lodged with Clare County Council.
Carraig Midhe
Westbury based James Ryan chosen to take McGettigan’s seat on Clare County Council
*James Ryan (SF). Photograph: John Mangan WESTBURY based, James Ryan (SF) has been selected by Sinn Féin members in Shannon to be co-opted to Clare County Council following Donna McGettigan’s TD (SF) election to Dáil Éireann.
Bid for Westbury town status hit with setback
DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS have poured cold water on the potential of the granting of town status for Westbury.
33 disruptions to water supply in 3 years strengthen belief that Westbury residents live in ‘forgotten part of Clare’
RESIDENTS of Westbury have said they live in “the forgotten part of Co Clare”, a county councillor has advised fellow elected representatives.
‘I’ve always wanted to enter national politics’ – Crowe
*Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward Ever since becoming the youngest councillor in Clare back in 2004, Cathal Crowe (FF) has had one eye on entering national politics.
Eugene sees local politics as extension to Garda career
*Eugene Long (centre) with Joe Carey and John McInerney Upon retiring from An Garda Síochána in February after 34 years of service, Eugene Long did not envisage an entry into local politics.
Long dismisses town request for Westbury
The feasibility of requesting town status for parts of South Clare has been questioned by a local election candidate.
Department to decide on town status for Westbury, Shannon Banks & Carraig Midhe
Town status could be afforded to Westbury, Shannon Banks and Carraig Midhe if approved by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
