‘Unreal legal letters’ received by Council over hedge cutting
*Hedge cutting remains one of the most discussed items by elected members. “UNREAL” legal letters have been received by Clare County Council regarding hedge cutting in 2025.
Cyril Feeney
Concern brewing in Ballyea over ‘unsafe 1km stretch’
*Kilmorane on the N68 Kilrush Rd between Edenvale and Ballyea. DISCUSSION and concern is brewing in Ballyea over the vulnerability faced by road users.
Condition of N85 & failure to progress realignment project ‘not acceptable’
*The N85 in Kilnamona. A GATEWAY to North Clare is “an embarrassing piece of road” with top officials in Clare County Council failing to follow up on intent from six years ago, one councillor has said.
Required West Clare investment in advance of Irish Open will top NFL €10m spend – Shannon
*Trump Doonbeg. Photograph: Arthur Ellis. OFFICIALS from Clare County Council are due to meet with staff from the Department of Transport as they put forward the case for improving the infrastructure of West Clare in advance of the Irish Open and Walker Cup.
Old Killaloe Ballina bridge to be pedestrianised permanently
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon. PERMANENT pedestrianisation of the Old Killaloe Ballina Bridge is to come into effect this Friday evening.
N68 upgrade essential to create future jobs & industry in West Clare
*Councillors raised the matter at Monday’s meeting of the County Council. IMPROVING the “not fit for purpose” N68 has to be viewed as a strategic project of national significance.
Idle Road to Nowhere blocking development of 260 homes in Ennis
*Photograph: John O’Neill. ENNIS’ Road to Nowhere which has remained undeveloped for seven years is stopping the development of up to 260 homes.
Councillors seek to upgrade recycling centres to one stop shop
CONFIDENCE has been expressed by Clare’s councillors that recycling centres in the county are in line for an upgrade.
Frustration building with no sight of shovels in the ground in Broadford & Cooraclare
*Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien (FF). Photograph: Tom Micks ANXIETY and frustration is building with the ongoing wait for works to commence in both Broadford and Cooraclare following their inclusion in a national pilot wastewater treatment scheme.
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.