Locating GP services in the heart of villages ‘becoming more challenging’
NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS’ continued fight to get a GP service back to the village was referenced at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council.
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Dowling ‘lit a very bright candle for Co Clare’
*Outgoing Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. Photograph: Joe Buckley ELECTED members of Clare County Council were vociferous in their praise of Chief Executive Pat Dowling who confirmed that he will be retiring from the role at the end of the year.
‘It is a psychological impact as much as anything else when you lose services’ – future of Clare post offices under threat
*The post office at the Market in Ennis is to close. 300 post offices are facing closure without the assistance of State funding, a Clare postmaster has said.
Shannon Airport must strike to capitalise on passenger cap at Dublin
*Shannon Airport. SHANNON AIRPORT needs to fight back against a potential lifting of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, councillors in Clare have argued.
‘We’d like it to happen quicker’ – Clare not plugging in enough electric vehicle charging points
*EV charging points. CLARE needs to be more plugged in when it comes to installing electric vehicle charging points.
Fresh calls to open NCT centre in West Clare
*NCT. FRESH CALLS have been made for an NCT centre to be opened in West Clare.
Moyasta signs ‘gone missing’
SIGNS warning of black spots by Moyasta have gone missing, a West Clare councillor has claimed.
‘Drivers have to put down window to hear if traffic is coming by Marty Morrissey’s house’ – improvements sought for Mullagh Cross
*Marty Morrissey’s home in Mullagh is in close proximity to where safety improvements have been sought. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A safety assessment is to be carried at Mullagh Cross after concerns were raised on the visibility and speed of traffic with a West Clare representative remarking that motorists have to put the window of their …
‘We have to put our best foot forward’ – greater supports sought for tourism season in Quilty, Mullagh & Seafield
*Quilty. GREATER support is needed for Quilty, Mullagh and Seafield to capitalise on tourism in West Clare.
‘It is just a nod and a wink at the moment’ – frustration building over lack of traffic plan in Miltown Malbay
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis. FRUSTRATION has been voiced with the lack of progress made on the implementation of traffic management solutions in Miltown Malbay.