Construction to begin in early 2028 for Kilkee flood relief scheme
CONSTRUCTION of the long-awaited Kilkee Flood Relief Scheme is to commence in early 2028.
Clare county council
Tulla traffic situation ‘will get worse’ but funding on the way
CLARE County Council is progressing a funding application to address traffic constraints at the junction of Chapel Street and Main Street in Tulla.
Two elederly couples approach councillor after losing medical cards due to pension increase
*HSE medical card || Inset: Cllr Pat Daly CLARE councillors have called for medical card income limits to increase in line with pension payments, amid concerns that older people can lose their eligibility after receiving a social welfare increase.
Ryanair secures ‘fast-track’ planning for €50m Shannon hangar after warning of Poland due to ‘delays’
*Ryanair, Shannon Airport RYANAIR has secured a ‘fast track’ planning permission from Clare County Council for the construction of a new €50 million four bay aircraft maintenance hangar for Shannon Airport. In the case, the planning authority has issued the rapid grant of permission for the project that is to create 300 jobs after Ryanair …
Roads in Meelick estate to be considered for 2027 works programme
*Elton Court, Inset: Cllr Pat O’Gorman ROADS in Elton Court, Meelick are to be considered for inclusion in Clare County Council’s 2027 Schedule of Municipal District Works.
‘Many areas are not getting the level of support they need’ – Cllr Griffin
*Cllr David Griffin GREATER investment in roads, footpaths, drainage and public spaces is needed across the Shannon Municipal District, according to Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr David Griffin (FF).
Call for new countywide all-weather sports facilities in Clare
*Cllr Joe Garrihy (inset) said facilities like Lee’s Road in Ennis (pictured) are needed in areas across the county. CLARE County Council has been urged to develop a countywide plan for all-weather sports facilities amid concerns over increasing rainfall, pitch cancellations and pressure on existing facilities.
Concerns over Athlunkard Bridge pathways to be raised with Limerick City and County Council
*Athlunkard Bridge PATHWAYS on Athlunkard Bridge are to be raised with Limerick City and County Council following concerns about their condition. The issue was raised by Cllr James Ryan (SF) at the September meeting of the Shannon Municipal District. In a written Notice of Motion, Cllr Ryan called for the Shannon MD to work with …
Clare councillors express solidarity with Garvaghy Road residents
*Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle (left), seconded the motion from Cllr James Ryan (right) and told the meeting of his recent visit to Garvaghy Road || Inset: Orange Order members CLARE councillors have expressed solidarity with residents of Garvaghy Road in Portadown following the decision to halt a planned Orange Order parade through the predominantly nationalist community.
Clare retains international sustainable tourism certification
*EarthCheck auditor Daniel Frey meets NPWS and Geopark representatives at Fanore Dunes COUNTY Clare has retained its Silver sustainable tourism certification following a five-day independent audit by international certification body EarthCheck, with this year’s assessment focusing on North Clare.