New antibody testing service launched at Shannon Airport
*Photograph: Diarmuid Greene An antibody testing service has been launched at Shannon Airport.
Shannon
More recycling facilities sought for south side of Ennis
Absence of waste recycling facilities “on the southern side of Ennis” have led to calls for the installation of a bottle bank to cater for residents in this part of town.
Shortage of serviced sites in Shannon limiting housing options
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A shortage of serviced sites in Shannon to construct private housing developments is leading to more younger people leaving the town, elected representatives have warned.
Almost €6m allocated for active travel projects in Clare
Close to €6m has been allocated for active travel funding for cycling and walking infrastructure projects in Co Clare.
Delight for Denis with recognition from Concern
*Denis Bates. Photograph: Joe Buckley ‘Unexpected but delighted’ summarised how Denis Bates felt at being honoured for his voluntary work by Concern.
Deprivation of large funeral & wedding crowds leaves ‘big black hole’ in life of Shannon family
*Donna McGettigan holds a special photograph of her with the late Noel Phelan. Photograph: Joe Buckley Life will never be the same for Shannon woman Donna McGettigan who was denied the opportunity of having a proper wedding and also from giving her late husband a fitting send-off.
Councillors seek greater input to allocation of social housing
Clare councillors are keen to have a greater involvement when it comes to the allocation of social housing within the county.
Local primary schools colour in Shannon through art exhibition
Primary schools have added a dash of colour to Shannon town in celebration of St Patrick’s Day.
94 social housing units planned for delivery in 2021 delayed until next year
*The construction of social housing in Newmarket-on-Fergus has been paused. A total of 94 social housing units planned for delivery by the end of 2021 will now fall over into 2022 as a result of Level 5 restrictions.
Absence of signs to flag reduction in speed limit in Drumgeely flagged
*Drumgeely, Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley Lack of signage detailing a speed reduction in Drumgeely has stoked insurance concerns in the case of an accident.