Cratloe speed sign to be repaired
Repairs are to be carried out to the digital display sign at Cratloe along the R462.
Pat O’Gorman
Extension of winter maintenance programme to cover Clonmoney school rejected
An extension of the winter maintenance programme to include a section of road approaching a Newmarket-on-Fergus school has been sought by Clare representatives.
Lack of sight lines on approach to Illaunamanagh Graveyard & Crematorium highlighted
A safer design at the entrance of one of Shannon’s biggest graveyards and crematoriums has been sought.
Crowe warns of ‘major accident’ if Cratloe slip-road is not extended
A Clare councillor has warned that “a major accident” is on the cards if a slip road joining the dual-carriageway is not extended.
Council’s liability fund to aid communities struggling to insure playgrounds
A pilot for playground insurance in Co Clare is to be pursued by senior officials in Clare County Council.
‘Children gathering on roof of ESB substation’ beside grounds of Shannon Town Utd
Renewed calls have been voiced for the surrounds of Shannon Town Utd to be made safer.
Absence of ‘proper wastewater treatment’ leading to demise of rural villages – Cooney
Failure to install ‘adequate infrastructure’ in Clare’s rural communities will accelerate their demise, local councillors have warned.
Costs of extending footpath at Portdrine flyover to be examined
A preliminary estimate on the cost of constructing an extended footpath and installing LED lighting from the Portdrine flyover to Cratloe junction is to be prepared.
Council engineer says driver behaviour not signage is main cause of traffic collisions at Brennan’s Cross
One Meelick homeowner has been forced to make repairs to her property on three occasions in the past year and a half due to repeated accidents at Brennan’s Cross, an elected representative has said.
‘Proper air quality and indoor ventilation can lower spread’ says Kilkee councillor as lockdown measures criticised
A countywide public awareness campaign on the benefits of improved air quality and ventilation in lowering the spread of COVID-19 is needed in Clare, a county councillor has said while criticising the ‘unsustainable’ lockdown approach favoured by the Irish Government.