‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
John Crowe
No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
Crowe pledges to give 100 percent as he is elected Chair of Shannon Municipal District
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Martin Connolly Cllr John Crowe (FG) has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
‘Freak shower’ lamented for undoing works in Urlanmore as appeal for further improvements voiced
A “freak shower” in Newmarket-on-Fergus last summer affected the walls and vehicles following road resurfacing work has prompted local representatives to lobby for further remedial works.
Approach road to Stonehall NS fuels safety concerns
A united approach was evident from councillors in the Shannon local electoral area as they put forward the case for the introduction of enhanced traffic calming measures on the Stonehall Rd approaching Stonehall National School.
‘We need to treat our tourists better’ – calls voiced for reinstatement of Radisson bus shelter
South Clare councillors have led the call for the reinstatement of the bus shelter outside the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa.
Councillors claim truck drivers in Ardnacrusha to blame for speeding issues
A temporary speed limit has been suggested in Ardnacrusha by county councillors who have highlighted their frustration with the speed used by truck drivers in South Clare.
‘Horrible’ treatment of Aer Lingus’ Shannon Airport workers condemned
*Photograph: Air Review Aer Lingus have been criticised for the “abysmal” manner in which it treated its workers at Shannon Airport.
Councillors call out negativity from Shannon groups
*Shannon Town Park is one of the most recent investments in the town by Clare County Council. Photograph: Joe Buckley “Negativity from keyboard warriors” in Shannon is ignoring the opportunities available in the town, a local elected representative has remarked.
Cold water poured on mains extension for farmers in Sixmilebridge, Cratloe & Newmarket-on-Fergus
Cold water has been poured on the possibility of a mains extension for the use of up to 50 farmers in South-East Clare.