East Clare signage by Lough Cutra ‘vandalised & outdated’
Clare elected representatives have requested directional signage for parts of the county be updated at Lough Cutra by Galway County Council.
Killaloe Municipal District
‘You can’t buy a box of matches in Ruan’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Increasing use of the Ruan to Corofin road has led to one elected representative seeking an upgrade of the surface.
‘Fabulous scenery’ of Lough Derg causing dangerous driving in Ogonnelloe
Lough Derg’s “fabulous scenery” is causing traffic concerns in Ogonnelloe.
Mass-goers in Mountshannon annoyed with missing path & ponding water
Mountshannon mass-goers are unhappy with a missing footpath in between housing developments opposite the childcare centre.
Limerick City ‘cowboys’ blamed for illegal dumping at 12 O’Clock Hills
Illegal dumping at the 12 O’Clock Hills is being carried out by “cowboys” from Limerick City, a Clare councillor has claimed.
Burke requests section of road by back-gate to be included on roadworks programme
*Cllr Pat Burke. Photograph: Gary Collins A section of road on land owned by one East Clare councillor is to be nominated for inclusion in the 2020 roadwork’s programme.
Scariff businesses ‘at risk of closing due to lack of parking’
*Photograph: Eoin O’Hagan. Parking has been highlighted as “a serious problem” in Scariff with businesses flagging that they may have to close if it is not solved.
Local submission ‘may delay’ Tulla social housing
*Photograph: Tulla Tidy Towns A planned delivery of 22 social housing units in Tulla is facing a potential delay.
‘Social housing residents should not be pulled from rural areas’
*Social housing in Feakle. Up to 150 dwellings in six different parts of Clare are being investigated for ownership to determine future uses.
‘Holy Island can be a world class tourism destination’
*Lough Derg as seen from Holy Island. Photograph: Niall Culligan Hopes remain high that Holy Island will be “a game-changer” in developing East Clare’s tourism offering but elected representatives have acknowledged the timeline for the project’s delivery is “dragging on a bit”.