Council land may be used as lay bys for rural bus stops
Council owned land is potentially going to be used as an additional lay bys to ease the access to public transport for rural dwellers.
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Flood plan for Springfield activated by Council
A flood management plan has been initiated by Clare County Council for the area of Springfield in Clonlara.
Over 2000 Clare homes warned not to drink water
A ‘do not drink’ water notice has been issued to 2000 homes in Clare.
‘Social housing can’t cope with demand of addressing accommodation needs’
Potential homeowners are experiencing ‘extreme difficulties’ in attempting to rent or purchase property.
Limerick City ‘cowboys’ blamed for illegal dumping at 12 O’Clock Hills
Illegal dumping at the 12 O’Clock Hills is being carried out by “cowboys” from Limerick City, a Clare councillor has claimed.
Everything from Brexit to yoga & wine tasting – Ennis Book Club Festival launched
*Photograph: Eamon Ward Ireland’s only book club festival is returning to Ennis next month.
Vital Shannon Flood Relief Scheme expected to take 2-3 years
*2014 flooding at Shannon Golf Club. Photograph: Joe Buckley A necessary flood relief scheme for Shannon that will protect an estimated 30,000 people is expected to take two to three years to complete.
Storm Ciara forces cancellation of Sunday soccer & Shannon flights
*Shannon Town’s Colin Scanlan under pressure from Avenue Utd’s Dylan Casey. Photograph: John Mangan Storm Ciara’s scheduled arrival has forced the cancellation of two Aer Lingus Shannon Airport and the postponement of all fixed games for Sunday in the MD MyClubShop.ie Clare District Soccer League.
Ban Chinese lanterns & helium balloons says Clare councillor
A motion has been passed within the Chamber of Clare County Council seeking that helium balloons and lanterns be banned.
‘Mike McKee asked me to go forward’ – Donna takes over from late friend on Council
*Eileen McKee & Donna McGettigan. It was a night of mixed emotions for Donna McGettigan on Friday with only ratification the next step to her becoming a county councillor.
