Shannon councillors seek ‘greater transparency’ on operation of GMA
Shannon councillors have expressed their frustration with the operation of the General Municipal Allocation (GMA) citing “a lack of clarity and transparency” in the process.
Donna McGettigan
Installation of pedestrian crossing planned by Co-Op on approach to Clonmoney school
Plans to install a pedestrian crossing near the Dairygold Co-Op Superstore in Newmarket-on-Fergus is hoped to alleviate long-standing concerns regarding traffic speed in the vicinity of a local primary school.
Permanent pollinator area rather than multiple wild sites will bee ‘better for Shannon’
Identification of permanent pollinator areas will form part of an upcoming biodiversity plan for Shannon Town.
Two children knocked down at Sixmilebridge estate reignite calls for traffic calming
Two children have been knocked down at a Sixmilebridge housing estate in recent months leading to calls for the installation of traffic calming measures.
Municipal District borders can’t be neglected say Fianna Fáil reps
Fianna Fáil councillors have encouraged local authority officials to have greater engagement when it comes to areas bordering Municipal Districts.
Series of Christmas events for 2021 suggested to help grow Shannon spirit
In a bid to create a stronger identity for Shannon Town, plans are being put in place to develop a series of Christmas events for 2021.
‘Decrepit state’ of Shannon public lighting not befitting of ‘pioneers that developed town’
Quotations to fix “problematic” lighting at five housing estates in Shannon will be carried out.
‘Stay home stay safe’ does not have same meaning for domestic abuse victims
Staying at home does not mean staying safe for domestic abuse sufferers, a Shannon elected representative has warned.
‘Scenes in Shannon like The Wild West’ – elected reps disgusted by recent crime
Scenes in Shannon over the past week have been equated with “The Wild West”.
Extension of winter maintenance programme to cover Clonmoney school rejected
An extension of the winter maintenance programme to include a section of road approaching a Newmarket-on-Fergus school has been sought by Clare representatives.
