‘We have the track record’ – Council encouraged again to take over Shannon Heritage sites
Repeated calls have been made for Clare County Council to acquire Shannon Heritage sites in the county.
Donna McGettigan
‘It has to stop’ – Council to begin prosecuting individuals guilty of illegal dumping
A data protection impact assessment is being prepared by Clare County Council to enable CCTV use to clamp down on illegal dumping with the local authority now determined to prosecute individuals.
Council begin eradicating Giant Hogweed in Clonlara
Clare County Council have committed to eradicating Giant Hogweed from Clonlara.
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.
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.