Clare students out in force for global climate strike
Students across Co Clare held a day of action highlighting the importance of climate change.
Roisin Garvey
‘Neighbours at war’ over controversial Ennis cycle lanes
Traffic calming measures which include a cycle lane linking St Flannan’s College and the Kilrush Rd have generated such a reaction that Clare County Council have confirmed they will carry out a review on the completed works.
‘Brexit the cause of Clare’s beef crisis’
Brexit has been attributed with causing “a beef crisis” in Co Clare.
Collaboration & co-operation key to bringing world-class Greenway to Clare
Elected representative and officials in the West Clare Municipal District will hold a presentation in September to gain a better understanding of the work required in bringing a world class Greenway to the county.
Avara workers in Shannon feel mistreated following ‘haphazard consultation’
Employees at the Shannon site of the Avara Pharma Group say they have been treated “with contempt and disregard”.
‘Pity we left it so late’ Garvey criticises Moneypoint inaction
*Cllr Roisin Garvey flanked by Eamon Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan Attendees at a special meeting to consider future operations for the Moneypoint power plant were sarcastically praised by Cllr Roisin Garvey “for catching up”.
Shannon Airport “completely abandoned” by Irish Government
“A change in policy and mindset” is needed to lead to a greater use of Shannon Airport which one elected representative of Clare County Council felt has been “completely abandoned”.
Council delegation formed to fight for future of Moneypoint
*Moneypoint Power Plant. Photograph: Páraic McMahon A delegation of West Clare councillors are today (Wednesday) issuing a letter to secure a meeting with two Ministers plus a number of agencies and the ESB on the future of Moneypoint.
ESB management accused of ‘ruining West Clare’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon ESB have been slammed for their treatment of their workforce in West Clare following last Tuesday’s announcement that an expected 100 plus jobs are to be cut, one month after refuting claims such a scenario was on the cards.
Unmaintained hedges putting driver’s safety at risk
Motorists are ‘taking their lives into their hands’ by having to travel in the middle of certain roads due to unmaintained hedges in Co Clare.
