O’Brien to become county’s first citizen
*Cllr Tony O’Brien. Photograph: Martin Connolly KILLALOE REPRESENTATIVE, Cllr Tony O’Brien (FF) is set to be elected as the county’s first citizen today (Friday).
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‘Worthwhile’ locations in Killaloe recommended for EV charging points
KILLALOE HAS BEEN put forward as the location to solve the dearth of electric vehicle charging points in East Clare.
Making Ennis ‘elective-only’ hospital will ease pressure on UHL
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media MAKING ENNIS an elective-only hospital has been heralded as a potential solution to ease massive overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick.
‘Awful indictment on East Clare’ not to have electrical vehicle charging point
Absence of an electric vehicle (EV) charging point in the entirety of East Clare has been described as “an awful indictment” with plans in place to address the dearth of the infrastructure.
Lack of progress for Broadford pilot scheme divides East Clare reps
TENSIONS ARE RISING among East Clare councillors with the lack of progress for a pilot treatment wastewater treatment plant in Broadford causing political splits.
‘Not possible’ to provide rota for road sweeper in East Clare
ADVANCED NOTIFICATION of the road sweeper arriving to East Clare towns has been sought to allow for “a more thorough job” to be completed.
Killaloe drivers ‘reluctant’ to let school children pass at crossings
KILLALOE drivers are showing “a reluctance” to stop for school children at an existing controlled crossing in the town, a local councillor has warned.
Disgraceful treatment of older drivers slammed by Shannon councillors
SHANNON COUNCILLORS have said the Road Safety Authority is “in need of a geography lesson” while strong criticism has been voiced at staff within the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) for their treatment of older drivers.
Lough Derg extraction plans poses ‘potential devastation for Clare’
EXTRACTING WATER from Lough Derg for use in Dublin could have yet “a detrimental effect” on the county, local councillors have warned.
1,000 plus Ukrainians likely to arrive in Clare as Council urged to use ‘discretion’ with accommodation
CLARE could be welcoming up to 1,000 Ukrainian people to live in the county, as violence continues to devastate Eastern Europe.
