Clare to receive €89m investment in National Broadband Plan
*Surveys are continuing in parts of East Clare for the National Broadband Plan roll-out. A THIRD of premises’ in Clare do not have access to high-speed broadband.
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Aldi voice ‘extreme disappointment’ with rejection of Shannon store by An Bord Pleanála
ALDI have expressed ‘extreme disappointment’ with the decision of An Bord Pleanála to refuse them planning permission for a second time to construct a new store in Shannon.
Green light given to large scale 19 turbine wind farm in East Clare
*The wind farm is located on a 750 hectare site. AN BORD PLEANÁLA has given the green light to Coillte for contentious plans for a large scale 19 turbine wind farm in east Clare that will have the capacity to power 66,500 homes annually.
Aldi rejected planning permission in Shannon once again
PLANNING PERMISSION for an Aldi store in Shannon has been rejected, for the second time.
Renaming of Clare roundabouts to be considered to attract international attention
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A NUMBER OF ROUNDABOUTS in Clare are to be considered for renaming in a bid to “enhance the marketability of the county for tourism and benefit of Shannon International Airport”.
CPO approved for Blake’s Corner
*Photograph: Bob Singer A compulsory purchase order of Blake’s Corner has been approved by An Bord Pleanála.
Taoiseach insists Government are ‘getting on with’ transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council
*Bunratty Castle. Photograph: Paschal Brooks ISSUES SURROUNDING the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites remain unresolved while discussions continue between Government Departments, Shannon Airport Group and Clare County Council.
Shannon Airport shortlisted for National Age Friendly Award
SHANNON AIRPORT has been shortlisted for a National Age Friendly Award.
Culture Night an occasion for all in Clare
*Aindrias de Staic SEVERAL EVENTS are to be held across the county on Friday for Culture Night.
Indoor facility touted for development of Active Kilrush sports complex
AN INDOOR FACILITY is among the plans for the development of the Active Kilrush Sports Complex.