Bridgetown ‘gone well beyond the time’ for speed surveys
*Bridgetown. BRIDGETOWN is “gone well past the time for traffic speed surveys,” the Mayor of Clare has said.
Killaloe
Fifteen priority projects outlined in new Killaloe MD strategy
*Pictured marking the official launch of the ‘Elected Members of Killaloe Municipal District – Strategy & Work Plan’ are the Elected Members and staff of Killaloe MD. Back row (l-r): Deirdre Sampson, Clerical Officer; Declan Flanagan, Executive Engineer; Cllr Tony O’Brien, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; Cllr Pat Hayes; Brian McCarthy, Senior Planner and Killaloe MD …
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Bridge & Kilmaley unbeaten to take top spots in Clare Cup & Clarecastle power on in 1B
*Steven Conway and Barry Fitzpatrick swing for the dropping ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILMALEY OCCUPY top spot of the FutureTicketing Clare Cup after recording their third win in as many games while Sixmilebridge withstood a Feakle comeback to keep their unbeaten record alive.
Blues beat Feakle & Cratloe overcome Smith O’Briens
*Niall O’Connor and Oisin Donnellan contest for the high ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FOOTBALL was the focus on the club scene this weekend but both Newmarket-on-Fergus and Cratloe recorded wins in recent days in the Clare Cup.
Wynne blasts disgraceful psychiatric shortage in Mid-West
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: Natasha Barton WAITING TIMES of close to two years are being experienced by Clare children attempting to access psychiatrist help in the Mid-West region.
Pre-qualifier rules or higher objection costs needed in Irish planning system – Clare TD
*Doughmore Beach has been one of the most contentious planning applications within the county. Photograph: Arthur Ellis PRE-QUALIFIER RULES need to be introduced for persons wishing to object to planning applications or else an increased fee for objections, a Clare TD has argued.
Quotations received for long-awaited EV charging points in East Clare
APPROXIMATE COSTS of €100,000 and €30,000 have been calculated for the installation of electric vehicle charging points in East Clare.
‘This is not our plan’ – councillors criticise outside influence behind County Development Plan
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE has dictated the County Development Plan, elected representatives have said with Clare’s longest serving politician declaring “it is not our plan”.
Broadford’s Moroney nominated as challenger to O’Brien, O’Callaghan & Hayes as Fianna Fáil begin election prep
*Fianna Fáil’s sitting councillors in East Clare, Tony O’Brien, Alan O’Callaghan and Pat Hayes. NOMINATIONS have closed for prospective candidates within Fianna Fáil’s East Clare Comhairle Ceanntair to contest next year’s local elections.
Hayes on a high in ‘unbelievable’ times for Newmarket Celtic
*Eoin Hayes in action for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC captain Eoin Hayes has said they have been strengthened by the setbacks of last season which saw them lose their titles as Premier Division and Clare Cup titles.