‘5 in 10 pedestrians will die if hit by vehicle travelling at 50km/h’ – councillors seek speed limit review
Clare councillors have appealed for the next speed limit review to be brought forward.
Pat O’Gorman
Return of Farmers Market in Newmarket-on-Fergus delayed
A revision of plans are required before the return of a Farmers Market in Newmarket-on-Fergus is given the green light.
‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
Deterioration of footpath leading to Cratloe Church flagged
*Photograph: John Mangan Inclement weather and a lack of repairs have been labelled as the root causes for the notable deterioration of a Cratloe footpath.
Crowe pledges to give 100 percent as he is elected Chair of Shannon Municipal District
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Martin Connolly Cllr John Crowe (FG) has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
Repairs sought for one of Meelick’s most dangerous roads
Failure to complete remedial work at “one of the most dangerous pieces of road in Meelick” will heighten the potential for more traffic accidents in South Clare, elected representatives have warned.
Approach road to Stonehall NS fuels safety concerns
A united approach was evident from councillors in the Shannon local electoral area as they put forward the case for the introduction of enhanced traffic calming measures on the Stonehall Rd approaching Stonehall National School.
Swerving lorries a traffic risk on road used as ‘funnel for all of East Clare’
A road used as “a funnel for all of East Clare” requires the raising of a manhole, a Cratloe representative has highlighted.
Councillors claim truck drivers in Ardnacrusha to blame for speeding issues
A temporary speed limit has been suggested in Ardnacrusha by county councillors who have highlighted their frustration with the speed used by truck drivers in South Clare.
‘Subsiding road’ in Cratloe a danger for motorists
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Gary Collins A “subsiding road” in Cratloe is posing a danger to motorists, local representatives have flagged.