Barefield walking route ‘neglected’
Several measures have been undertaken to improve a popular walking passage in Barefield, staff within the Ennis Municipal District have said but they have proven to be sufficient according to a local councillor.
Clare Colleran Molloy
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).
Use of Ashford Court Hotel to house emergency homeless persons ‘inappropriate’ – Ennis councillors
*A tent belonging to a homeless person in Ennis. Photograph: John Mangan Clare County Council have defended the use of Ashford Court Hotel to meet the needs of emergency homeless persons and described the system as “very successful” despite growing concerns from residents and elected representatives.
‘Open the wallets to acquire Rocky Rd’ say Ennis councillors
Value for money must be evident if Clare County Council are to purchase the Rocky Road, a senior officer with the local authority has said.
NTA behind proposal to bring rail link to Shannon Airport
Provision of a rail link for Shannon is included as an objective of the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) which will include a spur to Shannon Airport.
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.
One year since Clare recorded first case of COVID-19
It’s year today since Clare recorded its first case of COVID-19, Tadhg Holland pinpoints the key dates of the past twelve months as the virus entered the county.
‘Palpable upset’ as iconic Quin tree is ‘butchered’
“Palpable upset” has been expressed in Quin over the “butchering” of an iconic tree nestled in the heart of the village.
Entrance to Gallows Hill ‘a health & safety risk’
Potholes on the entrance to the Gallows Hill in Ennis are posing a health and safety risk.
Clarity needed on whether Ennis businesses will have cover when Flood Relief Scheme concludes
Flood cover for businesses will increase the amount of enterprises setting up in the county town according to the Mayor of Ennis.