Water infrastructure cited as plans for 28 homes in Lahinch refused
*Photograph: John Mangan PLANS to build 28 houses on Station Rd in Lahinch have been rejected by Clare County Council.
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Insurance cover sourced to allow Spancilhill Horse Fair proceed
*Photograph: Bob Singer. INSURANCE COVER will be provided to allow the Spancilhill Horse Fair proceed this year.
Pyrite scheme can be extended to Clare insist Dept of Housing
OFFICIALS in the Department of Housing have said it will be able to recommend to the Government an extension of the defective concrete block scheme to Co Clare if latest samples show a link to damage between the blocks and homes tested.
Major European hub for Shannon Airport would lift entire region
*Traffic has increased at Shannon Airport over the past month with the resumption of transatlantic services. Photograph: Joe Buckley SHANNON AIRPORT can help lift the entire Mid-West region by building year-round access to a major European hub, a county councillor has argued.
Ballycuggeran & Labasheeda part of the backdrop to Ireland in Music
*Stockton’s Wing with Emma Langford. BALLYCUGGERAN AND LABASHEEDA are to feature in a landmark international television production promoting contemporary Ireland through the medium of music and performance art.
Importance of completing Census stressed but parts of Co Clare remain without forms
CLARE’s first citizen has stressed the importance of completing the Census while parts of the county have yet to even receive their forms.
Council only drew down €1.3m of €5.9m allocation for Active Travel
JUST 22% of Clare’s allocation under the Active Travel Programme was drawn down in 2021.
Lack of progress for Broadford pilot scheme divides East Clare reps
TENSIONS ARE RISING among East Clare councillors with the lack of progress for a pilot treatment wastewater treatment plant in Broadford causing political splits.
Brakes put on calls for Killanena speed limits
NO ACCELERATION OF PLANS to alter speed limits will be made until after the next review which is scheduled to occur during 2023.
