REBECCA O’NEILL: DIY projects paying off in lockdown
DIY projects of different natures have really helped to keep us occupied throughout the pandemic.
Shannon
Prospect of bee hotels creating a buzz in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Swarm wishes were extended by Shannon councillors about the prospect of creating bee hotels in the town to compliment the existing pollinator areas.
Guarantees needed on long-term future of Shannon’s Heathrow slots
Confidence is low that Aer Lingus’ decision to shut their Shannon Airport base will be reversed which has prompted elected representatives to stress the importance of connectivity for the International Airport going forward.
Anger in Shannon as Aldi denied planning again
Anger has been expressed in Shannon following the decision of Clare County Council to deny Aldi planning permission for a new store in the town.
Councillors call out negativity from Shannon groups
*Shannon Town Park is one of the most recent investments in the town by Clare County Council. Photograph: Joe Buckley “Negativity from keyboard warriors” in Shannon is ignoring the opportunities available in the town, a local elected representative has remarked.
O’Donnell display praised by Lohan as Clare get campaign up and running
*Shane O’Donnell in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Releasing Shane O’Donnell “from the shackles of the full-forward line” formed a central reason for Clare getting their first win of 2021 on the third attempt, manager Brian Lohan felt.
Gullies in Allen Park & Slaney Park hindering access to homes
A road approaching two housing estates in Shannon has been equated with a swimming pool with pleas made for repairs works to drainage gullies in Drumgeely.
Clare GAA back Lohan’s comments questioning contact tracing of Wexford hurlers
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare GAA have come out in support of comments made by Brian Lohan on Sunday regarding close contacts while the Banner boss has confirmed he will not be withdrawing his remarks.
‘Whole lot of anger’ in Clare camp as criteria followed for Wexford COVID-19 cases questioned
*Brian Lohan on the sideline at O’Moore Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare senior hurling manager, Brian Lohan has voiced his annoyance with the fact that two of his panellists were named as close contacts of two Wexford hurlers that were deemed to be positive cases of COVID-19.
Change to Bus Éireann expressway service slammed
*Photograph: Gary Collins Frontline workers and students living in Clare and South Galway have been adversely affected by an unexpected change in the Route 51 Expressway service operated by Bus Éireann.