Susan Crawford to take Garvey’s seat on Clare County Council
Dr Susan Crawford is to be co-opted onto Clare County Council in place of Senator Roisin Garvey (GP).
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Overnight parking area for motorhomes sought in Ennis
With Co Clare experiencing an unprecedented surge in domestic tourists over a short time period, Ennis councillors have called for the development of an overnight parking area for motorhomes in the county town.
Illegal encampment on Tulla Rd vacated
An illegal encampment in Ennis has been vacated with pressure mounted by elected representatives and residents in recent weeks over the health and safety concerns associated with the site.
Burke puts down the hatchet as he becomes Deputy Mayor
In the space of a matter of hours, Cllr Pat Burke’s (FG) tenure as Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District concluded and he also became Deputy Mayor of Clare for the second time.
‘We have the track record’ – Council encouraged again to take over Shannon Heritage sites
Repeated calls have been made for Clare County Council to acquire Shannon Heritage sites in the county.
Market Ennis as ‘The Fleadh Town’ – councillors seek return of festival this decade
Planning needs to begin now so that Ennis can host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to mark a decade of the traditional music festival last being held in Co Clare, elected representatives have said.
Cloughleigh ‘speed merchants’ heighten calls for traffic calming
“Speed merchants” in Cloughleigh have prompted calls for increased traffic calming measures in the area.
Carrig Dubh residents adamant speed bumps are needed in estate
Residents in Carrig Dubh are adamant of their desire for speed bumps in the Ennis estate.
Interfering with graveyards in Clare ‘is rampant’
Interfering with graves at Drumcliffe Cemetery is “rampant”, elected representatives have declared.
Town bus service for Ennis ‘long overdue’
Creation of a town bus service for Ennis is “long overdue”, councillors have said while plans for such a scheme are being progressed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).