PJ Ryan records his highest ever political vote
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Sunday saw PJ Ryan receive his highest vote in politics contesting his fifth local election, the third occasion in which he was successful.
Cllr Pat McMahon
Fine Gael not taking legal action following election controversy
*Garret McPhillips. Photograph: Martin Connolly Garret McPhillips has stopped his Fine Gael party from taking legal action following the outcome of a recheck in a dramatic Shannon Municipal District election count on Sunday.
7 sitting candidates face 3 challengers in Shannon MD
Though seven sitting councillors are competing against three challengers for the seven seats on offer, the Shannon MD will be a lot tighter than what is suggested on paper.
Purchase of Shannon Shamrock site by Shannon Group unlikely
Shannon Group plc have diffused calls from elected representatives of the Shannon Municipal District to purchase the site of the Shannon Shamrock Hotel in Bunratty.
‘When I was in a deep dark hole politics kept me going’ – McMahon
*Cllr Pat McMahon. Photograph: Gary Collins Politics was the never in the plan for Pat McMahon but following the sudden death of his father Andy, he was co-opted to the County Council 45 years ago and hasn’t looked back since.
Department urged to fund Newmarket-on-Fergus social enterprise
*Newmarket-on-Fergus main street. Photograph: Gerry Ryan Renewed calls have been made for funding to be provided for a social food enterprise development in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Plans lodged for multi-million euro development at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Shannon Heritage has lodged plans for a significant multi-million euro development at the internationally famous Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
DAA guilty of ‘undermining’ Shannon Airport
Unless an aviation policy in Ireland is drafted, Shannon International Airport is at risk of being downgraded “to a regional airport”.
Fear raised that Chief Supt Gubbins will soon be based in Galway
Concern has been expressed that Clare’s newly appointed Chief Superintendent will not be working in the county for long.
Bus Éireann ‘stood behind Shannon Airport when everybody else was leaving’
A review of Bus Éireann’s service operating out of Shannon Airport could yield a greater number of flyers according to one local representative.