Post-office network going from ‘crisis to crisis’ warn Clare postmasters
*Cllr Tom O’Callaghan. IRELAND’s post office network is going from “crisis to crisis”, postmasters based in Co Clare have said.
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Council awaiting legal advice from High Court hearing on Francis St demolition works
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon. “DEMOLITION” works on a row of cottages at Francis Street in Ennis have been described as “premature” by local elected representatives.
Amanda launches election bid & hits out at major lack of diversity on Clare County Council
*Amanda Major. Photograph: Martin Connolly NIGERIAN born Amanda Major (IND) has criticised the lack of diversity within Clare County Council while pitching herself to become the first Nigerian born elected member of the local authority.
Tourism accommodation shortage in Clare ‘is dire’
*The Auburn Lodge is among the hotels full to capacity with refugees. FÁILTE IRELAND’s accommodation audit for Co Clare has highlighted “a real problem area” in the scarcity of options for visitors to the county.
Calculated costs for Shannon flood relief scheme up from €30m to €40m
*Shannon Town. Photograph: Joe Buckley ESTIMATED COSTS for the Shannon Town and environs flood relief scheme have already jumped from €30m to €40m.
North Clare lighting comes under the microscope
*Photograph: John Mangan PUBLIC LIGHTING in North Clare has been brought under the spotlight by an elected representative in the locality.
Bus stop & shelter sought for Miltown Malbay
“PROPER shelter” is needed for the people of Miltown Malbay trying to avail of public transport.
Dedicated tourism policy committee to be established by Council
*Loop Head Lighthouse is one of the tourist attractions within the Council’s tourism portfolio. TOURISM is to have its own dedicated Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) set up within Clare County Council.
Appeal to grit road from Doolin to Lahinch & Liscannor snowed under
*Doonagore Castle, Doolin. Photograph: Brian Morrison DOOLIN’s main access point from the direction of Lahinch and Liscannor needs to be included in the winter maintenance routes plan, a North Clare representative has argued.
Council responsible for maintenance of Free Zone not Shannon Commercial Properties says engineer
*Photograph: Joe Buckley CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL and not Shannon Commercial Properties are responsible for maintenance in the privately owned Shannon Industrial Estate, it has emerged.