Killaloe rat run to come under the microscope of speed survey
A KILLALOE “rat run” is to be subject to a speed survey to determine if it fits the bill for low cost safety improvement funding.
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‘Exciting future’ predicted as Killaloe Bypass & Shannon Bridge Crossing ploughs ahead
“AN EXCITING FUTURE” has been signalled with the turning of the sod for the new Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme.
Success for Shannon Springs at Irish Hotel Awards
SHANNON SPRINGS HOTEL had plenty reason to celebrate at the recent Irish Hotel Awards.
Shannon search sees Garda discover €32k of suspected drugs
*Photograph: John Mangan GARDAÍ in Shannon uncovered drugs worth a combined €32,000 when searching two properties in the town on Friday.
Killaloe’s Thinking Toys win leadership prize
Killaloe’s Thinking Toys has walked away with the leadership prize from the 2022 Lean Business awards.
Suspended prison term for Clonlara carer who stole from dying 83 year old care home resident
The court sitting took place on Tuesday. There was no money to pay for care bills for an 83-year old care home resident – who had no visitors in two years – after a care home worker had stolen over €3,000 from his bank account, a court has heard.
‘We don’t want Éire Óg A vs Éire Óg B to be our future county finals’ – developer led wastewater infrastructure can halt rural depopulation
*Darren O’Brien and Conor O’Halloran embrace at the final whistle of the 2021 Clare SFC final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ADDITION OF PRIVATE DEVELOPER LED wastewater infrastructure is key to haling the decline of 51 towns and villages in Clare who face the risk of depopulation in its absence.
St Flannan’s book Dean Ryan semi-final spot
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There was mixed luck for two Clare colleges in the Munster colleges junior A(under 16.5) hurling championship (Dean Ryan cup) this past week.
Council insist €4.5m of €5.9m Active Travel allocation will be spent by end of 2022
*Safe Routes to Schools are among the eligible criteria for Active Travel funding. €4.5M OF A €5.9M of an allocation for Active Travel will be spent in Clare by the end of this year, local authority officials have insisted.
Rosie smashes triple crown of open water swimming
*Rosie Foley. KILLALOE’s Rosie Foley has become just the second Irish woman to complete the arduous Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming, a marathon swimming challenge consisting of three historically important swims around the world.