Multi-vehicle M18 crash leads to traffic delays on alternative routes
*Diverted traffic building up in Newmarket-on-Fergus. MOTORISTS in Co Clare are experiencing delays this Friday evening following a multi-vehicle collision on the M18.
Shannon
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.
Heathrow shutdown shows dangers of over-reliance on airports like Dublin
*Airline crew after getting off a bus in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley HEATHROW’s shutdown which affected more than 270,000 passengers demonstrates the need to rethink Ireland’s aviation policy.
Johnston family to meet Health Minister & HSE CEO to seek statutory inquiry into Aoife’s death
AOIFE JOHNSTON’s family are to hold their first meeting with Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll McNeill (FG) today (Thursday).
GALLERY: ‘Amazing sense of community’ at St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon
*Millie, Leyla and Rachel Sherlock at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley SHANNON’s first TD, Donna McGettigan TD (SF) was the grand marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in the Airport town.
Lissycasey lead the way in Cusack Cup as Miltown, Doora/Barefield & Éire Óg get off the mark
*Shane Culligan leads the charge for Lissycasey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TITLE holders Lissycasey have moved to the top of the Cusack Cup table thanks to their second successive victory in this season’s competition.
‘I make art that’s supposed to disrupt’ – Shannon’s God Knows makes his comeback
SHANNON rapper God Knows is back on the music scene and making his mark as a solo artist with his latest single, ‘The Art of Alienation’.
Chemifloc lodge plans for Shannon expansion
*Chemifloc. CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING giant Chemifloc have announced plans for a major development in Shannon.
Shannon Airport successfully manages six diversions following Heathrow fire
*Airline crews after getting off a bus in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley SIX FLIGHTS have been diverted to Shannon Airport following the temporary closure of London Heathrow this Friday.
‘Huge potential’ for ‘high-end & well-paid jobs’ by making Shannon Airport national tech testing hub
*Shannon Airport. MAKING SHANNON AIRPORT a national technology testing hub “presents huge potential” for both the Airport and Mid-West region, a Clare councillor has said.