Grant makes history as first Clare councillor co-opted virtually
Lahinch’s Liam Grant has been formally co-opted to Clare County Council.
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Rail spur to Shannon Airport back on track after inclusion in €165bn National Development Plan
A rail spur to Shannon Airport is among the most significant Clare aspects to the €165bn National Development Plan (NDP).
Bus stops in Barefield ‘would take more cars off the road’
Additional bus stops in Barefield will help in encouraging more people to avail of public transport, county councillors have claimed.
French Court fencing ‘an eyesore for every resident’
*Cllr Pat Daly (FF) & Cllr Johnny Flynn (FG) both spoke on the condition of fencing at French Court. Photograph: Martin Connolly Timber fencing at the entrance to the French Court estate in Ennis is “an eyesore for every resident,” a county councillor has claimed.
‘Neighbours from hell wreaking havoc’ in Council property
“Neighbours from hell” are “wreaking havoc” in Clare County Council owned houses, a local elected representative has declared.
Railings around O’Connell Monument leaves elected reps on the fence
*Photograph: Fiona McNamara Ennis councillors are on the fence at the possibility of the Daniel O’Connell Monument being surrounded by iron railings.
‘Devastating consequences’ warned if screens used to prevent blockages on Tulla Rd
*FILE PIC: Spot flooding on the Tulla Rd in Ennis. Provision of screens to prevent blockages along the Tulla Rd could lead to “devastating consequences,” a Council engineer has warned.
Demand for pedestrianisation in Ennis leads to calls for thorough public consultation
A thorough period of public consultation is to be held regarding the potential introduction of full-time pedestrianisation measures in Ennis.
Clare councillors seek global ban on fracking
Almost a decade on from becoming the first local authority in the country to introduce a ban on fracking, Clare County Council has now called on the Government to introduce a global ban.
Daly laments lack of commitment to Edenvale upgrade
An upgrade of the road in front of a cluster of six houses in Ennis is at risk of not being done “for years,” a county councillor has lamented.
