Shannon Heritage workers ‘left in limbo’
Shannon Heritage workers have been “left in limbo” as continuous pressure mounts on the management of Shannon Group to extend the planned opening period for its Mid-West attractions this year.
Donna McGettigan
Section of residents in Tullyglass estate cut-off from emergency services
Five homes in a Shannon estate containing approximately 55 houses are inaccessible for emergency services.
Motorway has not lessened traffic on Newmarket-on-Fergus to Shannon ‘rat run’ say councillors
Continued use of Newmarket-on-Fergus back roads by heavy goods vehicles approaching the M18 is proving to be “a nightmare” for residents, Cllr Pat McMahon (FF) has claimed.
Social distancing has highlighted need for landowners to maintain hedges – McGettigan
Landowners are to be issued with a reminder to maintain hedges and vegetation on their lands in the interests of health and safety.
Pay as you go rubbish collection suggested to tackle illegal dumping in Shannon
Mixed views were voiced on the prospect of skips being placed around Shannon Town as pay as you go rubbish bins in an attempt to tackle illegal dumping.
Shannon ‘losing a community’ due to lack of housing options
Shannon is “losing a community” because of the lack of housing options available in the town.
‘Hazardous’ path in Fergus Rd to be considered for repairs
Footpaths along Fergus Rd in Shannon are to be considered for inclusion in the 2020 footpath repair contract.
Overgrown trees by St Aidan’s school ‘a hive of anti-social behaviour’ during restrictions
Overgrown trees by St Aidan’s NS in Shannon have been used as a “hang out area” for anti-social behaviour during the early stages of the COVID-19 restrictions causing frustration for local residents.
Shannon tailbacks to be examined when traffic levels return to normal
Tailbacks on the one of the main roads serving the town of Shannon need to be addressed, local representatives have stressed.
Shannon Shamrock site reminiscent of ‘a second World War German prisoner camp’ says Cllr McMahon
Renewed calls have been made for Shannon Group to purchase the now derelict site that was once the Shannon Shamrock Hotel with Clare County Council have said they are considering applying the derelict sites act to lead to an improvement.
