Moyasta & Labasheeda groups hopeful to be successful with Faoin Spéir award
Groups in Moyasta and Labasheeda are among those hoping to hold outdoor activities backed by The Arts Council under a new scheme.
Clare county council
Bring segregated cycle lanes to all approach roads to Ennis says Mayor Murphy
Introduction of segregated cycle lanes on all main approach roads into the county town has been solicited by the Mayor of Ennis.
Strong business case needs to be made for Crusheen rail stop
**Photograph: Anthony E Bennett – Irish Railway Record Society Archive Crusheen cannot wait for the completion of a transportation strategy for the county if an appeal to to open a railway stop is to be successful.
Different tact to be taken by new Shannon grass cutting contractors
Noted as one of the “most contentious issues” in the town of Shannon, a new contractor has been assigned the task of carrying out grass-cutting in the area.
Burke lays blame with the Green Party for delays to works at Henchy’s Cross
*Henchy’s Cross. Photograph: John Mangan Delays in addressing safety concerns at a heavily traversed junction in East Clare have been strongly criticised with the brunt of the blame aimed in the direction of the Green Party.
Common sense has died when it comes to rural planning policies – Kelly
*Cllr PJ Kelly. Photograph: John Mangan A united front is needed from Clare’s Oireachtas members to amend planning legislation to alter structures for rural planning.
Mountshannon House left idle 19 years after acquisition to provide social housing
*Mountshannon House. Photograph: John Mangan An East Clare property acquired nineteen years ago to provide social housing has been let run “into disrepair”, no tenant has occupied the building in almost two decades.
Areas of North & West Clare need to be viewed as ‘areas to live not visit’
Areas of North and West Clare cannot be viewed solely as places for people to visit, the Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District has stressed.
Over 300 waiting on social housing in West & North Clare
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Demand for social housing is exceeding supply in North and West Clare.
Clare needs to push hard for active travel posts
Clare needs to put forward a strong case for the hiring of active travel officers in the county.
