Cathal Crowe appointed Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Tourism & Aviation
Clare TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) has been appointed to a new post by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin (FF).
Shannon Airport
‘In bad times we do not lay people off’ – Expeditors stand by Shannon workforce
With a motto of not letting go of staff during difficult times, not alone have Expeditors maintained their existing workforce but have added to it over recent months.
Local businesses & housing a priority of approved Council Budget
An expenditure of €131m is included in Clare County Council’s revenue budget which puts a priority on local SMEs, housing, town enhancement plans and rural regeneration while future capital projects such as the West Clare Greenway, Blake’s Corner and the Killaloe Bypass are identified for progression.
Shannon Group brief Council on progress of new Free Zone developments
As work nears completion on new building developments at Shannon Free Zone, Shannon Group took the opportunity to show Clare County Council Chief Executive, Pat Dowling, and members of his team their progress.
‘They have become a rare species but we must find them’ – visionaries needed to save Shannon Airport
Visionaries are key to saving the future of Shannon Airport, a recent meeting of Clare County Council has heard.
Marcella moves to selling knitted toys online
Marcella Mulcahy has spent much of the year knitting and selling toys online. At 85 years of age, knitting has given her something to focus on in lockdown. Loved and lauded by the local Clare community and online, Marcella’s toys have now been sent all over the world.
Stonehall says no to planned biomass plant
Senior officials in Clare County Council have confirmed there has been “considerable interest” to an application to construct a biomass plant in Stonehall.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre opens at Shannon Airport
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre is to open at Shannon Airport which has been praised as showing a “proactive approach” from the International Airport.
Shannon Airport to share €22m in funding with Cork in new package
Shannon Airport is to share €22m in funding with Cork Airport as part of a revised €80m funding package announced by the Department of Transport on Tuesday in a move Clare politicians have lauded as “a lifeline”.
Draft plan identifies future stops on Ennis to Limerick rail line and link to Shannon Airport
Three additional stops have been proposed for the Ennis to Limerick railway line in a plan that also highlights a potential rail link for Shannon Airport.
