Additional staff to be hired to tackle littering in Clare
Additional staff are to be hired temporarily over the summer period to deal with litter management in Clare.
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Cooney braced for the challenge as he becomes Killaloe MD Chair for second time
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Further progress on two big projects in East Clare have been earmarked as key goals of the new Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District.
Councillors clash as vote to draw down €10m loan for Ennis 2040 DAC is passed
*The Post Office Field is one of the transformational sites. Photograph: Pascal Brooks Clare councillors have voted 23-5 in favour of drawing down a €10m loan for the Ennis 2040 Designated Activity Company (DAC).
Difference in provision of bins between Killaloe & Scariff rubbished
*Photograph: Eoin O’Hagan Scariff is not getting the same treatment as Killaloe when it comes to the upgrade of bins, the Leas Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council has claimed.
‘Significant reduction in funding’ to impact ability to finish Kilkishen footpath
Hopes for the finishing of a footpath opposite Hamilton Park in Kilkishen have hit a stumbling block.
Spring 2022 target for start of works on Killaloe Bypass
Spring of next year has been earmarked as the planned start of construction on the main scheme works associated with the Killaloe Bypass.
Guarantees needed on long-term future of Shannon’s Heathrow slots
Confidence is low that Aer Lingus’ decision to shut their Shannon Airport base will be reversed which has prompted elected representatives to stress the importance of connectivity for the International Airport going forward.
‘Horrible’ treatment of Aer Lingus’ Shannon Airport workers condemned
*Photograph: Air Review Aer Lingus have been criticised for the “abysmal” manner in which it treated its workers at Shannon Airport.
Special meeting of Council to be held as Cllr O’Brien tells Aer Lingus to hang their heads in shame
A special meeting of Clare County Council is to be convened to discuss Aer Lingus’ decision to close its base at Shannon Airport.
River Shannon can become ‘Ireland’s surprising heart’
Repositioning the River Shannon as “a key tourism destination” has been detailed as a fundamental aim of the Shannon Tourism Masterplan.
