Giant Hogweed continues to have a hold on South-East Clare
€10,000 in funding has set aside to advance an invasive species eradication programme in South-East Clare.
Michael Begley
‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
Crowe pledges to give 100 percent as he is elected Chair of Shannon Municipal District
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Martin Connolly Cllr John Crowe (FG) has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
Begley seeks improvements to separate Clonlara junctions
*Cllr Michael Begley (IND). Photograph: John Mangan Improvements at two separate junctions in Clonlara are required, Cllr Michael Begley (IND) has outlined.
Clare ‘particularly affected’ by Ash Dieback
Ash trees in Co Clare have suffered particular affects from Ash Dieback which are feared to pose long-term problems for the species of trees and subsequently the game of hurling.
Upgrades & speed surveys to be carried out at one of Clare’s biggest estates
Upgrades to the entrances and roadside wall at one of Clare’s biggest housing estates are to be carried out.
Guarantees needed on long-term future of Shannon’s Heathrow slots
Confidence is low that Aer Lingus’ decision to shut their Shannon Airport base will be reversed which has prompted elected representatives to stress the importance of connectivity for the International Airport going forward.
Councillors call out negativity from Shannon groups
*Shannon Town Park is one of the most recent investments in the town by Clare County Council. Photograph: Joe Buckley “Negativity from keyboard warriors” in Shannon is ignoring the opportunities available in the town, a local elected representative has remarked.
Fresh delay for embankment works at Springfield
*Flooding at Springfield in Clonlara. Photograph: Brian Gavin Press 22 Construction of embankments at Springfield in Clonlara has been dealt with a further delay.
