Shannon’s storm drainage network to be improved
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Drain contractors are targeting areas in Shannon across the month of October in response to concerns regarding the storm drainage network in the town.
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Parking creating ‘hazard’ for road users by Newmarket-on-Fergus school & supermarket
A “hazard” has been created for road users outside a supermarket and large primary school in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Bollards set to be introduced at busy Shannon junction
*Bollards are to be erected at the junction between Cronan and Inis Ealg. Photograph: Joe Buckley Bollards are to be introduced at a busy Shannon junction “to improve safety for cyclists”.
Hospitalisations & falls of ‘ageing Shannon population’ blamed on footpaths
Poor condition of footpaths in Shannon have been blamed for a number of falls and hospitalisations of elder members of the community.
Another safety assessment for Scenic Gardens – less than 12 months after Council hired contractor for initial examination
An assessment is to be arranged at The Scenic Garden in Shannon, less than twelve months after Clare County Council hired a contractor to examine the area.
Councillors hopeful Crowe will be knighted if Cratloe footpath progresses
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward A Clare councillor could be knighted fellow elected representatives have quipped should a footpath link be installed in Cratloe.
Shannon Banks to undergo continued improvements this year
Continued improvements are to be made to the road surface in Shannon Banks, this year.
Closer consideration needed for ‘looping’ in housing developments
Housing developments should be restricted when “looping” is involved, South Clare elected representatives have stated.
‘Messy green areas posing problems in Shannon’
*Untidy boundary walls in Gort na Rí. Photograph: Joe Buckley Local representatives have warned that a serious injury is likely to occur at a ‘messy’ green area in Shannon.
Footpaths in Shannon must be finished as ‘matter of urgency’
*Cllr Gerry Flynn pictured outside Shannon Town Centre. Photograph: Joe Buckley Work yet to be finished on footpaths around Shannon needs to be completed as “a matter of urgency,” an elected representative has said.
