‘I fear for rural Clare’s future’ admits Burke
*Cllr Pat Burke (FG). Photograph: Martin Connolly RURAL CLARE’s future came into focus at a special meeting of Clare County Council whereby the County Development Plan was adopted.
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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.
‘We’re a hurling county’ – caution advised on calls to remove all ash trees
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography CLARE’S STANDING as a hurling county underlines the need for caution following calls to remove all ash trees.
Council ‘very positive’ that deal to take over Shannon Heritage sites is looming
*Families enjoying Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL have returned to negotiations over the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites with “a Cabinet decision” needed for the local authority to assume responsibility of the tourism attractions.
Lighting hasn’t improved in Bodyke to help walking Ukrainians
APPEALS TO IMPROVE LIGHTING in Bodyke on the back of the arrival of over 100 Ukrainian refugees has not been acted on.
Allocation of €204k “pittance” for drainage works in East Clare
*The River Graney. €204k “is pittance” for drainage works across East Clare, a county councillor has claimed.
Speed limit signs ‘causing confusion’ in East Clare
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS are “causing confusion” in East Clare according to a Whitegate representative.
Mountshannon infrastructure ‘inappropriate’ for wheelchair users
*Photograph: John Mangan AN APPEAL has been made to repair sections of footpath in Mountshannon as the area is currently “inappropriate” for wheelchair users.
Business case for reopening Crusheen rail stop ‘stronger than ever’
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES ARE CONFIDENT that the business case for reopening the Crusheen stop on the Western Rail Corridor is stronger than ever.
Start date for Scariff social housing scheme delayed
*The Feakle Rd in Ballyminoge in Scariff. Photograph: Ruth Griffin SCARIFF’s planned social housing scheme has met an early hiccup with the construction date delayed.