Locals afraid to cross the road in Spancilhill
FEAR is building that a “serious accident” will occur at Spancilhill with residents appealing for a reduction in the speed limit in the locality with people afraid to cross the road.
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Shortage of outdoor seating in Ennis flagged by councillors
*The parklet which was on O’Connell St during the duration of the Temporary Mobility Plan in Ennis. ENNIS is lacking an adequate amount of outdoor seating for its “ageing population”, an elected representative has said.
Shortage of ‘scientific resources’ preventing Council from increasing water testing at beaches
Absence of “significant scientific resources” will stop Clare County Council from committing to a more stringent bathing water quality testing regime.
Public still need persuading to tackle climate change
*Flooding along the railway line at Ballycar has been a reoccurring problem for generations. Photograph: John Mangan Members of the public still need to be persuaded when it comes to reducing energy consumption, an Ennis councillor has acknowledged.
National Planning Framework ‘a death sentence to rural Clare’
Leaving the National Planning Framework as it stands is “a death sentence to rural Clare,” the county’s longest serving politician has predicted.
‘One of life’s very special people’ – tributes paid to Ennis musician Liam Murphy
Tributes have been paid to Ennis musician, Liam Murphy who died peacefully on Sunday.
Varadkar to launch Ennis 2040 Strategy on Friday
Tanáiste Leo Varadkar (FG) is to launch the Ennis 2040 Strategy this Friday.
Local artists pinpointed as potential users of Chapel Lane’s vacant buildings
Regenerating a historic part of Ennis could see it become an an asset to local artists and craftspeople, an elected representative has predicted.
Potential of dezoning lands with no wastewater infrastructure ‘closes the door’ on rural Clare
*O’Callaghans Mills. Photograph: John Mangan Rural communities in Clare are at risk of “dying out” with plans to dezone lands in areas without wastewater infrastructure in the upcoming County Development Plan.
Spancilhill Cross speeding of ‘grave concern’
*Photograph: John Mangan Speeding by Spancilhill Cross is of “grave concern” to local residents.