Grass growth cannot come at expense of public areas
“A HAPPY MEDIUM” needs to be found between letting grass grow in public spaces and keeping these areas accessible for children to play in, a Clarecastle representative has said.
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Government agree €6m funding for transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Council
*Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is among the sites now set to come under the Council’s control. AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN reached to transfer the ownership of the four Shannon Heritage sites in the county to Clare County Council.
Plans for Doolin Pier visitor centre no longer paused
DESIGN OPTIONS are moving forward again for the development of the Doolin Pier Visitor Services Building.
Council contacted by over 60 households who have received notices to quit from landlords
*Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF) raised the matter. Photograph: Joe Buckley OVER 60 households have contacted Clare County Council after being issued with notices to quit from their landlord.
Community bus scheme suggested to tackle North Clare’s transport issues
ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY BUS has been suggested to tackle ongoing issues with transport in North Clare.
‘Compelling case’ to reopen Crusheen railway station to be put before Iarnród Éireann
SENIOR OFFICIALS in the Department of Transport have repeatedly said there are no plans to reopen the railway station in Crusheen but North-East Clare elected representatives remain optimistic the return of stop may come to pass.
Mickey Two Tailors bridge to be considered for repair works
*Cllr Pat Burke. Photograph: Martin Connolly REPAIR WORKS are to be considered for the “well-known landmark” in East Clare called ‘Mickey Two Tailors’ bridge.
Emergency funding sought for West Clare roads
EMERGENCY FUNDING TO HELP with road repairs in West Clare has been sought from the Department of Transport.
‘We’ll keep pushing & fighting until they change the decision’ – over 100 protest at plans to demolish Francis St cottages
*Photograph: John Mangan OVER 100 people marched to the offices of Clare County Council as the Save Francis Street Alliance took their first steps in protesting against the planned demolition of six properties in the county town in order to build a temporary car park at a fee planned to exceed €1m.
Cycling link from Wetlands to Shannon Town to be progressed
A CYCLING LINK from the Wetlands to Shannon Town is to proceed to construction next year.