Hot wheels: Begley paid €1.7k for e-bike during election
*Cllr Michael Begley (IND) second from right. CLARE’s longest serving councillor paid almost €2,000 to acquire an e-bike in advance of last year’s local elections.
Shannon Municipal District
Remains of unsafe trees carved into sculptures at Shannon Town Park
*Elected Members and local authority staff of Shannon MD pictured with Councillor Pat O’Gorman, Cathaoirleach of Shannon MD at the unveiling of tree sculptures at Shannon Town Park, County Clare. Photograph: Eamon Ward IN A first for a public park in Clare, the remains of felled trees have been transformed into sculptures.
Off-street parking to be explored for Drumgeely
*Photograph: Joe Buckley PROVISION OF off-street parking is to be explored in Drumgeely.
Councillors suggest ‘Luas on Wheels’ as alternative to Shannon Airport rail spur
ELECTED members of the Shannon Municipal District are to examine the merits of a rapid bus system versus the potential of a rail spur for Shannon Airport.
Cycle lane sought for Athlunkard Bridge
WHEELS need to be put in motion for the inclusion of a cycle lane on Athlunkard Bridge.
Changes to Shannon Banks bus stops sought
URGENT CHANGES to bus stops in Shannon Banks have been sought.
‘Pedestrians get a free shower’ – safety concerns grow over ongoing flooding in Ardnacrusha
*Cllr Rachel Hartigan (FF). CLLR Rachel Hartigan (FF) has called for immediate measures to address the ongoing flooding of the footpath from the entrance of Lackyle Heights up to Barry’s Cross in Ardnacrusha.
Contractor has ‘necessary resources’ to bring Shannon MD out of the darkness
STREETLIGHTS across the Shannon Municipal District have been left unrepaired for up to 6 weeks, according to Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF).
Shannon may have to wait five to seven years for flood relief scheme
*Previous flooding in Shannon Town. SHANNON TOWN could be waiting a further five to seven years for construction to commence on its flood defence scheme.
Council need ‘to take ownership’ of dangerous Inis Ealga equipment
*Inis Eagla. BROKEN EQUIPMENT in Inis Ealga’s playground is “dangerous”, Shannon councillors have warned.