‘Long occurring issue’ of flooding at Cratloe graveyard
Graves in Cratloe are at risk of being damaged due to flood water, a local councillor has cautioned.
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‘Underground problems’ leading to saturation of storm water at Ardnacrusha estate
Saturation of storm water has been an issue at a South Clare housing estate ever since it was completed, a former Mayor of Clare has stated.
Section of residents in Tullyglass estate cut-off from emergency services
Five homes in a Shannon estate containing approximately 55 houses are inaccessible for emergency services.
Drainage problems at Clogga highlighted
Open drains are present on over three quarters of a rural road in Sixmilebridge, a local representative has highlighted while another has stressed they increase the risks of flooding.
Problems with slime in Cratloe
Footpaths in Cratloe are in need of cleaning due to problems of slime and moss, an elected representative has said.
2020 ‘the year to visit Clare’ says McMahon as he becomes Chair of Shannon MD
Clare’s second longest serving councillor has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
Motorway has not lessened traffic on Newmarket-on-Fergus to Shannon ‘rat run’ say councillors
Continued use of Newmarket-on-Fergus back roads by heavy goods vehicles approaching the M18 is proving to be “a nightmare” for residents, Cllr Pat McMahon (FF) has claimed.
Social distancing has highlighted need for landowners to maintain hedges – McGettigan
Landowners are to be issued with a reminder to maintain hedges and vegetation on their lands in the interests of health and safety.
Pay as you go rubbish collection suggested to tackle illegal dumping in Shannon
Mixed views were voiced on the prospect of skips being placed around Shannon Town as pay as you go rubbish bins in an attempt to tackle illegal dumping.
Shannon ‘losing a community’ due to lack of housing options
Shannon is “losing a community” because of the lack of housing options available in the town.