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.
PJ Ryan
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.
Begley seeks improvements to separate Clonlara junctions
*Cllr Michael Begley (IND). Photograph: John Mangan Improvements at two separate junctions in Clonlara are required, Cllr Michael Begley (IND) has outlined.
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.
‘We need to treat our tourists better’ – calls voiced for reinstatement of Radisson bus shelter
South Clare councillors have led the call for the reinstatement of the bus shelter outside the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa.
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.
Clare ‘particularly affected’ by Ash Dieback
Ash trees in Co Clare have suffered particular affects from Ash Dieback which are feared to pose long-term problems for the species of trees and subsequently the game of hurling.
‘Horrible’ treatment of Aer Lingus’ Shannon Airport workers condemned
*Photograph: Air Review Aer Lingus have been criticised for the “abysmal” manner in which it treated its workers at Shannon Airport.