Grass cutting contract in Shannon to be ‘overhauled’
Shannon’s grass-cutting contract for 2020 has been overhauled.
Donna McGettigan
Reform needed of Ireland’s ‘collapsing’ childcare system
It is unknown when childcare facilities will reopen in the country, prior to their closure they were described as being “on the brink of collapse” by elected representatives in the county.
Shannon transport company presents flowers to female staff in SkyCourt
*Ciara McCoy is presented with flowers by Declan Downes of M&G Transport. A Shannon transport company has presented a bouquet of flowers to all female staff currently working at the SkyCourt Shopping Centre.
Poor infrastructure leading to spot flooding in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Infrastructure which is serving Shannon is “not fit for purpose” leading to instances of spot flooding throughout the town, an elected representative has warned.
Councillors call for traffic calming at Clonmoney NS ‘before there is a fatality’
Elected representatives have warned that traffic calming measures are needed in the environs of Clonmoney NS “before there is a fatality”.
Bid to rename Shannon Town Park after Mike McKee deemed ‘out of order’
A bid to rename the Shannon Town Park in honour of the late Mike McKee has been ruled ‘out of order’ by his former colleagues.
‘A form of child abuse’ – heartstrings tugged as councillors discuss parental alienation
Recognised by the World Health Organisation in the eleventh International Classification of Diseases, Clare County Council are the latest local authority to pass a motion seeking recognition of parental alienation.
County St Patricks Day parade cancelled
*Photograph: Eamon Ward St Patrick’s Day parades across Co Clare are to be cancelled following the decision by elected representatives to be postpone the county parade.
McGettigan takes seat on County Council for first time
*Donna McGettigan at the GE2020 count. Photograph: John Mangan Shannon’s Donna McGettigan (SF) is officially an elected representative on Clare County Council following her co-option on Monday evening.
Wynner alright: Violet-Anne’s election shocks political followers
*Violet-Anne Wynne arrives at the Count Centre. Photograph: John Mangan Cameras, crews and onlookers surrounded Violet Anne Wynne as the tenth count was announced and she was the second candidate to reach the quota, it was a situation that wasn’t predicted by many.