Investigation underway following Tiermaclane arson attack
*The site where the incident occurred. GARDAÍ have confirmed an investigation is ongoing following a suspected arson attack in Tiermaclane.
Clare county council
‘We’ll meet on our terms & not be dictated to by Shannon Chamber’ – Shannon Town Cllrs
*Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber, Helen Downes. Photograph: Eamon Ward COUNCILLORS in the Shannon Municipal District have said they “will not be dictated to by Shannon Chamber”.
Council pushed to ‘expedite’ improved design for Bóthar na Rinne
*Photograph: Joe Buckley CALLS have been made to “expedite” works on the improved design measures for Bóthar na Rinne in Shannon Town.
‘It is buying votes’ – new departure for GMA in Ennis MD criticised
*Avenue Utd officers, Gearoid Mannion and Tommy Molloy with Cllr Tom O’Callaghan (FF). AS THE COUNTDOWN begins to the local elections on June 7th, The Clare Echo this week examines one of the subjects causing debate among county councillors, the General Municipal Allocation.
‘Significant’ oil spill along Gort Rd from Ennis to Crusheen
A “SIGNIFICANT oil spill” has occurred on the Gort Rd in Ennis as far as Crusheen.
Surplus solution prompts councillors to row back on claims Flynn was breaking rules with GMA spend
*Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) & Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND). Photograph: Natasha Barton AS THE COUNTDOWN begins to the local elections on June 7th, The Clare Echo this week examines one of the subjects causing debate among county councillors, the General Municipal Allocation.
Mayoral awards to make a return in Shannon & honour contributions in communities
*Cllr Donna McGettigan making a presentation to Alan Cunningham at the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photograph: Joe Buckley MAYORAL AWARDS are set to return and honour individuals making a “positive contribution” across Shannon communities.
Inspection to be carried out following ‘atrocious’ resurfacing works in Hermitage
*Hermitage residents, Michael Mahon, Brid Dinan, Caroline Ryan, Michael Kelleher and Michael Leahy. Photograph: John Mangan Photograph: John Mangan CONCERNS raised by Hermitage residents has led engineers within the Ennis Municipal District to commit to inspecting a resurfacing job completed last August.
Fresh calls to fight for Doolin’s designation as bathing area
*Swimmers at Doolin Pier. A FRESH bathing water assessment to help Doolin become a designated bathing area, a North Clare representative has maintained.
Council to hold meeting at Trump Doonbeg ‘to prove 100% support of resort & its coastal protection plans’
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis. DONALD TRUMP’s Doonbeg hotel is set to host a special meeting of Clare County Council in the next two months in what has been described as a show of solidarity with the plans of the former US President and his family to further develop their West Clare hotel.