Pointing the way – walking routes pinpointed in attempts to pull more tourists to East Clare
EAST CLARE’s tourism product can be strengthened by further development of its walking routes.
Pat Hayes
No white smoke to improving visibility by three chimney house junction in Whitegate
*Cllr Pat Burke (FG). Photograph: Eamon Ward VISIBILITY at a junction labelled as “the bypass of Whitegate” needs to be enhanced to aid the safety of motorists, elected representatives have said.
New infrastructure in Fossabeg not enough to deter speeding – Hayes
Cllr Pat Hayes. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FOLLOWING the addition of new advance warning signs, chevron signs and delineator posts at Annagooladory Bridge in Fossabeg in spring, no further works are planned but a county councillor has argued that more measures are needed.
Broadford needs help getting on the map
BROADFORD COULD receive a boost with the addition of new road signage for the East Clare village sought.
200 Clare roads ‘on file awaiting funding’ for local improvement scheme
OVER 200 roads in the county are awaiting funding on the local improvement scheme (LIS).
‘Make Killaloe weed free’
*Photograph: Joseph Butler KILLALOE is among the towns and villages in the county facing challenges “in the current environment” when it comes to the removal of weeds.
‘A lot can be done when landowners cooperate’ – senior Council official
*Morgan Lahiffe (far right) made the comments at a recent sitting of the Killaloe Municipal District. Photograph: Ruth Griffin COOPERATION FROM LANDOWNERS accelerates the success of projects across Clare, a senior official in the County Council has emphasised.
Pilot project for on-street charging points touted for Ennis town
A SMALL-SCALE pilot project for the installation of on-street electric vehicle charging points has been touted for the town of Ennis.
Return of Spancil Hill Fair celebrates 400 years of history
*Photograph: Chris Copley SPANCIL HILL’s “once a year traffic jams” returned as the famed Horse Fair brought with crowds in excess of 4,000 in attendance.
Shannon Group Chair against addition of Council Chief Exec to its Board
Members of the Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group pictured with Shannon Group CEO, Mary Considine and Chairperson Conal Henry. SHANNON GROUP’s newly appointed Chairperson does not believe there is a need for the Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling to join its Board.