Cllr PJ Ryan Archives

No hard border between Cratloe & Sixmilebridge ahead of county final

Brexit’s deadline of October 31st is inching ever closer but at the minute in Clare the main border of concern is the one between Cratloe and Sixmilebridge.

PJ Ryan records his highest ever political vote

By Paraic McMahon

*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.

Fine Gael not taking legal action following election controversy

By Paraic McMahon

*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

By Paraic McMahon

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.

Shannon Airport ‘not getting a fair crack of the whip – PJ Ryan

By Paraic McMahon

*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Gary Collins It took three attempts for PJ Ryan to win a seat on Clare County Council and at the conclusion of the weekend he is hoping to have retained that seat for the third election in a row.

Tekelek submit plans to extend Cratloe operations

By Paraic McMahon

*Tekelek CEO, Peter McCarthy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Shannon company, Tekelek Group plan to expand on it’s operations with an application currently before Clare County Council.

Tenants being turned down by landlords for mentioning HAP – Ryan

By Paraic McMahon

*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Gary Collins Criticism has been levelled at the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) which was described as “virtually useless” by Cllr PJ Ryan last week.