Considine’s vision praised for putting Shannon back on firm footing
MARY CONSIDINE’s vision during her six year tenure as CEO of the Shannon Airport Group has been lauded.
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Mary Considine steps down from Shannon Airport Group to become Irish Rail CEO
*Mary Considine. MARY CONSIDINE is stepping down as CEO of the Shannon Airport Group to become CEO of Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
Uncertainty over Shannon Airport rail link is ‘holding farmers to ransom’
*Shannon Airport. FARMERS IN CLARE “have been held to ransom” over the uncertainty on whether a rail link to Shannon Airport will come to fruition while the economics of the spur have been questioned.
Gardaí expect progress on Sixmilebridge encampment by end of May
*Photograph: Joe Buckley SENIOR GARDA OFFICIALS have said there will be progress in relation to an illegal encampment in Sixmilebridge over the next fortnight.
Business case for reopening Crusheen rail stop ‘stronger than ever’
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES ARE CONFIDENT that the business case for reopening the Crusheen stop on the Western Rail Corridor is stronger than ever.
Iarnród Éireann’s attitude towards bridges of West Clare Railway slammed
*A rusting bridge in Ennistymon. Photograph: Patrick Comerford CRITICISM OF Iarnród Éireann has been aired by North Clare councillors over the lack of repair works completed on the remaining bridges of the West Clare Railway route.
Accommodation shortage impacting on Clare’s tourism revenue
*The Rowan Tree Hostel has reopened as a centre to house displaced Ukrainians. A SHORTAGE OF ACCOMMODATION is hindering Clare’s ability to fully maximise its location as a haven for tourism.
€16m to solve flooding issues along Ballycar railway line
*Flooding on the Ballycar line in March 2020. Photograph: John Mangan WORKS TO ALLEVIATE historic flooding along the Ballycar railway line are estimated to cost €16m.
‘Scary’ Ennis station slammed by Howard
Heavy criticism of Ennis’ train and bus station has been voiced.
Strong business case needs to be made for Crusheen rail stop
**Photograph: Anthony E Bennett – Irish Railway Record Society Archive Crusheen cannot wait for the completion of a transportation strategy for the county if an appeal to to open a railway stop is to be successful.