Farmers voice concerns over Shannon wastewater treatment plant
Farmers in Shannon have been posed problems by the lack of security gates on the entrance road to the Tradaree wastewater treatment plant, the county’s first citizen has claimed.
Tom Mellett
Recent housing development heighten safety concerns in Castlecrine
A footpath extension with lighting in Sixmilebridge has been requested to make the area safer following recent housing developments.
Giant Hogweed continues to have a hold on South-East Clare
€10,000 in funding has set aside to advance an invasive species eradication programme in South-East Clare.
Roundabout markings outside The Comp to be renewed before school returns
Officials within Clare County Council are confident road markings at the roundabout outside one of Shannon’s two secondary schools will be renewed before staff and students return to school.
Potential for public amenity highlighted at Drumgeely Roundabout
*An architect’s drawing of a potential new look at the Drumgeely Roundabout. An area bounding the N19 in Shannon has the potential to become an amenity for walking and cycling, a county councillor has suggested.
Sixmilebridge’s ‘dirty streets’ leads to call for weekly visit of road sweeper
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Dirty streets in Sixmilebridge has prompted a request for Clare County Council’s road sweeper to visit the village once a week.
Bid to ban overnight parking at Kilnasoolagh Park rejected
A bid to have a ban on overnight parking at Kilnasoolagh Park has been rejected.
Deterioration of footpath leading to Cratloe Church flagged
*Photograph: John Mangan Inclement weather and a lack of repairs have been labelled as the root causes for the notable deterioration of a Cratloe footpath.
Shannon Town reps split on best way forward for Radharc na Coille
Shannon Town’s two county councillors are not in agreement when it comes to the potential of traffic calming measures at the Radharc na Coille housing estate.
Repairs sought for one of Meelick’s most dangerous roads
Failure to complete remedial work at “one of the most dangerous pieces of road in Meelick” will heighten the potential for more traffic accidents in South Clare, elected representatives have warned.