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).
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‘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.
Flooding challenges in River Graney catchment hindering farmers use of their land
*River Graney. FARMERS in the River Graney catchment area have been unable to use their land due to persistent flooding challenges.
Application finalised for Scariff Regeneration Project
*Scariff. A NEW car park is to be delivered prior to any developments starting on the Market Square and L4024 in Scariff.
‘Potential of serious flooding’ in O’Briensbridge flagged
*Photograph: John Mangan O’BRIENSBRIDGE is facing “a serious issue of potential flooding” according to a local councillor.
‘Contacting local Gardaí now like dealing with Eir’ – O’Callaghan
*Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF). Photograph: John Mangan RINGING AN Garda Síochána is ‘like ringing Eir’ with the lack of urgency to calls, an East Clare representative has claimed.