More commitment to protecting water needed in County Development Plan
*Emma Karran of Futureproof Clare MEMBERS OF FUTUREPROOF Clare are calling for more protection to the people and ecology of Clare in the County Development Plan.
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‘It was sold behind our backs to a stranger’ – owners fearful at Quin Rd Business Park
*Photograph: John Mangan BUSINESS OWNERS at one of the county’s main hubs of employment have voiced their frustration, claiming the common land of the Quin Road Business Park “was sold behind our backs to a complete stranger”.
End of watermain woes for Ennis residents dependent on Irish Water commitment
*St Michael’s Villas RESIDENTS of five housing estates in Ennis are awaiting confirmation from Irish Water that a watermain serving their households will be replaced this year.
Fender bender accidents in Dromard flagged
FADED LINES are to be repainted at an Ennis housing estate following an increase in “fender bender accidents” over recent months.
No social housing schemes in Clare currently under construction
*Photograph: Joe Buckley COUNTY COUNCILS must return to building houses in order to tackle what is acknowledged as a housing crisis, a Clare TD has said.
Fianna Fáil reps optimistic end is in sight for Shannon Heritage transfer
*Cathal Crowe addresses Shannon Heritage workers. Photograph: Natasha Barton RENEWED CONFIDENCE has been expressed by a Clare TD that “appropriate funding and a satisfactory resolution” is on the way for the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council.
€50K in bulky waste collected by Council in five years
BULKY WASTE collected by Clare County Council over the past five years has a combined total value of approximately €50,000.
Contract signed for €6m Scariff social housing scheme
Patrick Gardiner, Managing Director, Coolsivna Construction Ltd; Clare County Council Chief Executive Pat Dowling and Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward A CONTRACT has this month been awarded for the construction of a €6m social housing scheme in Scariff.
‘We’re a hurling county’ – caution advised on calls to remove all ash trees
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography CLARE’S STANDING as a hurling county underlines the need for caution following calls to remove all ash trees.
Packed programme of events for Ennis RFC centenary
*Ken Butler, Ethan Coughlan, Nigel Moloney and Tony Butler. Photograph: Natasha Barton DETAILS of a packed programme of events to mark the centenary of Ennis Rugby Club were revealed at the launch of Ennis RFC 100 which took place in the Council Chamber at Clare County Council this Wednesday afternoon.