Extension of winter maintenance programme to cover Clonmoney school rejected
An extension of the winter maintenance programme to include a section of road approaching a Newmarket-on-Fergus school has been sought by Clare representatives.
John Crowe
Flood damage for Shannon MD residents worthy of inclusion on insurance cover
Flood damage for South Clare residents needs to be included as part of insurance cover, a Clare councillor has stated.
Crowe warns of ‘major accident’ if Cratloe slip-road is not extended
A Clare councillor has warned that “a major accident” is on the cards if a slip road joining the dual-carriageway is not extended.
Countywide ‘blitz on dog fouling’ to be carried out
A Sixmilebridge councillor has called for a countywide “blitz on dog fouling” to be conducted.
Sixmilebridge ‘at risk of flooding if weir gates are not replaced urgently’
Sixmilebridge is at risk of flooding if replacement weir gates are not installed, a local representative has warned.
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.
ESB requested to relocate ‘sore thumb’ in Sixmilebridge
A Sixmilebridge councillor has expressed dismay that the local authority could be waiting “another couple of years” for ESB to respond to a passed motion seeking the relocation of a pole.
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.
Draft plan identifies future stops on Ennis to Limerick rail line and link to Shannon Airport
Three additional stops have been proposed for the Ennis to Limerick railway line in a plan that also highlights a potential rail link for Shannon Airport.
Shannon Sergeant insists Garda Station is ‘sufficiently resourced’
Gardaí in Shannon insist they are adequately resourced despite local councillors advocating for an increase in the amount of officers.