‘Disappearing Shannon bus shelters like a scene from Monty Python’
*The now removed bus shelter at Drumgeely. Photograph: Joe Buckley Bus shelters in Shannon have been described as akin with “moving statues”.
Shannon Municipal District
Potential for public amenity highlighted at Drumgeely Roundabout
*An architect’s drawing of a potential new look at the Drumgeely Roundabout. An area bounding the N19 in Shannon has the potential to become an amenity for walking and cycling, a county councillor has suggested.
Sixmilebridge’s ‘dirty streets’ leads to call for weekly visit of road sweeper
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Dirty streets in Sixmilebridge has prompted a request for Clare County Council’s road sweeper to visit the village once a week.
Return of Farmers Market in Newmarket-on-Fergus delayed
A revision of plans are required before the return of a Farmers Market in Newmarket-on-Fergus is given the green light.
Bid to ban overnight parking at Kilnasoolagh Park rejected
A bid to have a ban on overnight parking at Kilnasoolagh Park has been rejected.
Deterioration of footpath leading to Cratloe Church flagged
*Photograph: John Mangan Inclement weather and a lack of repairs have been labelled as the root causes for the notable deterioration of a Cratloe footpath.
Shannon Town reps split on best way forward for Radharc na Coille
Shannon Town’s two county councillors are not in agreement when it comes to the potential of traffic calming measures at the Radharc na Coille housing estate.
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.
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.
‘Freak shower’ lamented for undoing works in Urlanmore as appeal for further improvements voiced
A “freak shower” in Newmarket-on-Fergus last summer affected the walls and vehicles following road resurfacing work has prompted local representatives to lobby for further remedial works.
