LNDR’s absence from National Development Plan lamented
Absence of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR) from the National Development Plan (NDP) has been caused disappointment.
PJ Ryan
Kilmurry councillor clarifies that he does not practice black magic
A Kilmurry representative has clarified that he does not engage in black magic following a slip of the tongue at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council.
‘A great day for Liscannor & the whole bay’ – end in sight to water woes
Turfs up in Clare as Irish Water turns the sod on new and upgraded wastewater treatment plans for Liscannor, Kilfenora and Kilrush. Photo: Eamon Ward. An end is in sight to the water woes in Liscannor which have caused repeated beach closures at Lahinch.
Shannon Airport rail link ‘a golden opportunity’
Renewed calls have been issued for the installation of a rail link to Shannon Airport.
Councillors hopeful Crowe will be knighted if Cratloe footpath progresses
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward A Clare councillor could be knighted fellow elected representatives have quipped should a footpath link be installed in Cratloe.
Closer consideration needed for ‘looping’ in housing developments
Housing developments should be restricted when “looping” is involved, South Clare elected representatives have stated.
Over €11k raised for Ronald McDonald following Newmarket-on-Fergus tractor run
*Jim O’Leary, Alan Brigdale, Jane O’Leary and Imogen Brigdale with Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: David Crimmins In excess of €11,000 has been raised for Ronald McDonald House following a tractor run in Newmarket-on-Fergus on Sunday.
‘We need to talk more openly about mental health’ says Clare’s first citizen
Discussing mental health cannot be overestimated, Clare’s first citizen has stated.
‘People living in fear’ because of Sixmilebridge encampment – O’Callaghan
*The illegal encampment at Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Joe Buckley An illegal encampment that has been in situ in Sixmilebridge for over seven months is causing “huge frustration” in the locality, elected representatives have stated.
Tributes paid to Superintendent McDonagh ahead of retirement
*Supt Brendan McDonagh overseeing operations at Shannon Garda Station ahead of the visit of Donald Trump in 2019. Photograph: Gerry Mooney Tributes have been paid to a prominent Clare Garda ahead of his upcoming retirement.