Development of forest area at Slí na Mara boreen will be pursued
*Sli na Mara Boreen. Photograph: Joe Buckley Development of the forest area behind Slí na Mara boreen in Shannon is to be considered.
Shannon Tidy Towns
Strong case to be made for increased funding for Shannon Recycling Centre
Strong representations are to be made at senior levels within Clare County Council to plead the case of enhancing the Shannon Recycling Centre.
Shannon Tidy Towns collect over 100 bags of rubbish during National Spring Clean
Over 100 bags of rubbish were collected by members of Shannon Tidy Towns during An Taisce’s National Spring Clean held last month.
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.
Ennis Tidy Towns receive most funds from €54k allocation for Clare groups
44 Tidy Towns groups in Co Clare have been allocated a combined €54,000 which they will be able to use despite the cancellation of this year’s competition.
Shannon Tidy Towns elect new officers at AGM
Old and new members attended the AGM of Shannon Tidy Towns earlier this month where the town’s most successful outcome in the Tidy Towns competition was celebrated.
Council to continue with current grass cutting policy
Clare’s current grass cutting policy for houses in estates owned by the Council is to be continued for the foreseeable future with a senior engineer observing that community groups tend to be “much more attentive” when taking on a role than paid employees.
Family fun day brings alive the spirit of Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Shannon’s first ever ‘Fun Day at the Point’ took place on Monday with a wide range of groups coming together.
