‘They have become a rare species but we must find them’ – visionaries needed to save Shannon Airport
Visionaries are key to saving the future of Shannon Airport, a recent meeting of Clare County Council has heard.
Joe Killeen
Clare councillors call for gyms to be reopened and some COVID-19 restrictions on businesses to be eased
Local representatives in Clare are calling for an easing of COVID-19 restrictions citing the impact on businesses and mental health in their arguments.
‘Safety around schools is paramount’ – faulty flashing lights brought into focus
Clare councillors have highlighted that numerous flashing orange lights on approach roads to schools are faulty and not working.
Council appeal for Gardaí to back bid to use CCTV on illegal dumping
Assistance from An Garda Síochána is needed for Clare County Council to utilise CCTV to tackle illegal dumping.
Higher penalties sought for ignoring disability spots
Accessibility for all members of the population must form part of the thinking process on the delivery of public services, Clare elected representatives have stated with higher penalties for parking in disability spaces sought.
Cycling & pedestrian link between Doolin & Lisdoonvana can dilute rat runs
INVESTMENT in main roads plus the creation of a cycling and walking lane between Lisdoonvarna and Doolin can help to discourage rat runs, local representatives have suggested.
Improvements to Fanore beach toilets to be in place for 2021 season
Improvements are to be made to the public toilets at Fanore Beach in time for the 2021 high season.
‘Time to re-establish North Clare as an angling destination’
North Clare needs to be re-established as an angling destination, local representatives have emphasised.
Multi-million euro investment required to capitalise on wellness tourism at Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells
Renewed energy and investment needs to be pumped into Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells to prevent authentic selling points of the landmark being “lost forever,” according to North Clare representatives.
‘Well spoken lady causing problems for Clare’ – Google urged to direct traffic from minor roads
Talks are underway between Clare County Council and Google to dilute the instances of traffic being diverted to local minor roads via the technology company’s web mapping service.