Broadford to get the nod in wastewater scheme
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon BROADFORD is set to be one of two Clare areas included in an application from Clare County Council for a national pilot sewerage scheme project by the Department of Housing.
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Population projections for Clare ‘in a different galaxy’ to Census findings
*Cllr Cillian Murphy. Photograph: Eamon Ward PRELIMINARY CENSUS findings for Clare are “so far away from population projections for the county that we’re in a different galaxy,” a West Clare councillor has remarked.
Crusheen’s image labelled as ‘shabby’
CRUSHEEN IS getting the green light for a number of housing developments but the village “needs a total upgrade” in order to have the infrastructure to match this rise in population.
Location of signs not deterring speeding in Clooney argues Hayes
VISIBILITY of speed signs in Clooney have come under the microscope.
‘An opportunist could solve Two Mile Gate’s troubles’
AN ‘OPPORTUNIST’ could save Clare County Council from spending “hundreds of thousands of euros” on an overflow car park by one of East Clare’s most popular tourist amenities.
Lighting sought to clamp out acts of vandalism in the dark at Crusheen playground
*Facilities were out of use following recent vandalism at Crusheen playground. LIGHTING HAS BEEN requested to try clamp out reported acts of vandalism at the playground in Crusheen.
Parking in Scariff ‘reaching crisis-point’ as acquisition nears for car park & multi-service hub
*The Market House in Scariff. Photograph: Martin Connolly PLANS TO add a car park to Scariff in a three-part regeneration project for the town is getting the “most priority” with an agreement nearing completion for its acquisition.
Quin & Tulla now in the mix as East Clare remains without EV charging points
*Photograph: John Mangan AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF AREAS in East Clare are being viewed as potential locations for electric vehicle charging points.
AIB must ‘learn how to treat customers’ following cashless backlash
*AIB’s Shannon branch is located in the Shannon Town Centre. Photograph: Joe Buckley AIB must ‘learn how to treat customers’ in the wake of their reversal to scrap plans to make 70 of its 170 branches cashless.
AIB complete u-turn on plans to make four Clare branches cashless
AIB will not proceed with proposed changes to make 70 branches cashless including four in Co Clare.