Community bus scheme suggested to tackle North Clare’s transport issues
ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY BUS has been suggested to tackle ongoing issues with transport in North Clare.
Clare county council
‘Compelling case’ to reopen Crusheen railway station to be put before Iarnród Éireann
SENIOR OFFICIALS in the Department of Transport have repeatedly said there are no plans to reopen the railway station in Crusheen but North-East Clare elected representatives remain optimistic the return of stop may come to pass.
Mickey Two Tailors bridge to be considered for repair works
*Cllr Pat Burke. Photograph: Martin Connolly REPAIR WORKS are to be considered for the “well-known landmark” in East Clare called ‘Mickey Two Tailors’ bridge.
Emergency funding sought for West Clare roads
EMERGENCY FUNDING TO HELP with road repairs in West Clare has been sought from the Department of Transport.
‘We’ll keep pushing & fighting until they change the decision’ – over 100 protest at plans to demolish Francis St cottages
*Photograph: John Mangan OVER 100 people marched to the offices of Clare County Council as the Save Francis Street Alliance took their first steps in protesting against the planned demolition of six properties in the county town in order to build a temporary car park at a fee planned to exceed €1m.
Cycling link from Wetlands to Shannon Town to be progressed
A CYCLING LINK from the Wetlands to Shannon Town is to proceed to construction next year.
Ennis Mayor backs plans for €25m Abbey Street development & demolition of Francis Street cottages
*Mayor of the Ennis MD, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF). PLANS FOR A €25M mixed-use development on Abbey Street car park, the abolition of six cottages on Frances Street and the construction of a €1m temporary car park in the town have been defended by the Mayor of Ennis who has claimed never to have …
End in sight for Shannon Heritage transfer
Photograph: Paschal Brooks AN END IS IN SIGHT for the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council.
Public march to take place over planned demolition of Francis St cottages
A PLANNED MARCH is to take place this Saturday (April 15th) over plans to demolish cottages on Francis Street in Ennis.
Dirty signage not bringing positive impression of East Clare in the right direction
*Road signage in Tulla. CONDITIONS OF signage along the roads of East Clare are not supplementing the ‘heavy investment’ in tourism in the region.