Lack of connectivity from heart of Tulla to GAA grounds & funeral home ‘a major issue’
*Tulla. CONNECTIVITY and accessibility in Tulla has come under focus.
Pat Burke
RRDF application submitted for Scariff town centre regeneration project
*Photograph: Martin Connolly CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL have submitted the application for RRDF funding for a town centre regeneration project in Scariff.
‘Startling’ population growth of Crusheen will aid case to reopen rail station
*Crusheen railway station. WORK has commenced on the preparation of a socio-economic study on the benefits of reopening the Crusheen railway station.
Tourism accommodation shortage in Clare ‘is dire’
*The Auburn Lodge is among the hotels full to capacity with refugees. FÁILTE IRELAND’s accommodation audit for Co Clare has highlighted “a real problem area” in the scarcity of options for visitors to the county.
Abandoned boats, swan signage & illegal dumping flagged at Mountshannon Harbour
*Photograph: John Mangan THREE issues need to be dealt with at Mountshannon Harbour according to local representative, Cllr Pat Burke (FG).
‘We’re getting shiny brochures but not engagement’ – East Clare reps slam windfarm proposals
*An impression of the Lackreach Wind Farm. ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES have criticised energy companies for producing “shiny brochures” but failing to engage with politicians on their proposals.
‘Necklace of wind farms tearing families apart’ from Meelick to Bodyke
*Members of the public who were in the gallery for Monday’s Clare County Council meeting. ELECTED representatives of Clare County Council have hit out at plans from energy companies to erect wind turbines from Meelick to Bodyke in six different developments.
Crowe pulls out of election race
*Cyril Crowe. Photograph: Joe Buckley FINE GAEL’s plans to gain a third seat in East Clare for the 2024 local elections have been dealt a major setback following the decision of Cyril Crowe to withdraw.
‘We need to restore Garda morale & public confidence’ – change to policing model sought by Clare reps
*Photograph: John Mangan A CHANGE of policing model in Ireland is needed to help restore morale in the force and confidence among the public, Clare councillors have stated.
Civic reception bestowed on All-Ireland winning Clare minor hurling & junior camogie sides
Brian O’Connell, Cllr Joe Cooney and Eoghan Gunning. Photograph: Eamon Ward CLARE’S All-Ireland winning minor hurling and junior camogie panels and managements were honoured with a civic reception by Clare County Council on Monday.
