Work on short-term solution to Henchy’s Cross to begin in Spring 2022
*Photograph: John Mangan SPRING 2022 has been set as the target to commence works to improve visibility at Henchy’s Cross.
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Scariff ‘destined for growth’ following €524k allocation for regeneration plans
SCARIFF is “destined for growth” following confirmation of €524,000 for regeneration works, elected representatives have predicted.
Council & Coillte working to tackle ‘extremely dangerous overhanging trees’ on Gort to Tulla road
NEGOTIATIONS are ongoing between Clare County Council and Coillte regarding “extremely dangerous” overhanging trees in East Clare.
Scariff Community Council rename Riverside Park & proudly open new paths
*Cllr Joe Cooney speaking to fifth and sixth class pupils of Scariff NS at Riverside Community Park. Photograph: Ruth Griffin SCARIFF COMMUNITY COUNCIL have officially opened upgraded paths at the newly named Riverside Community Park.
Investigation sought to determine how defective blocks were sold in Clare
*Cracks running along the walls of a home impacted by pyrite in Clare. Photograph: Joe Buckley ENNIS based, Cllr Mary Howard (FG) has become the first Clare politician to call on the Minister for Housing to carry out an investigation to ascertain how defective concrete blocks containing pyrite and mica were used to construct homes …
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‘Ash Dieback a virus nearly worse than COVID’ says Whitegate councillor
*Cllr Pat Burke. Photograph: Gary Collins A WHITEGATE councillor has said the Ash Dieback disease “is a virus nearly worse than COVID-19”.
Development of serviced sites suggested to save rural Clare from ‘fatal’ policies
*Photograph: John Mangan Rural Clare’s ability to have a sustainable future is under a serious threat, county councillors have warned.
Public still need persuading to tackle climate change
*Flooding along the railway line at Ballycar has been a reoccurring problem for generations. Photograph: John Mangan Members of the public still need to be persuaded when it comes to reducing energy consumption, an Ennis councillor has acknowledged.
Population projections for Clare need urgent action
Population allocations set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES) adopted by the three Regional Assemblies need to be urgently revised, Clare councillors have warned.
Flagmount to host centenary commemoration of Currakyle Ambush
A centenary commemoration of the Currakyle Ambush is to take place in Flagmount on Friday.
