*Section of the R486 discussed by councillors || Inset: Cathaoirleach for the West Clare MD Cllr Michael Shannon A WEST Clare road used as part of the EuroVelo cycle network is being considered for strengthening and resurfacing works in 2027, after councillors raised concerns over its condition. The issue was raised by Cllr Ian Lynch (IND) at the July …
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CONCERNS have been raised over the condition of a section of the N67 in Ennistymon, with councillors calling for a full resurfacing of the road between the old convent and council offices in the town. The issue was raised by Cllr Bill Slattery (FG) at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where …
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A PETITION from residents of a West Clare community calling for a footpath and traffic calming measures has renewed concerns over speeding on the approach to Kilrush. The issue was raised by Cllr Dinny Gould (IND) at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where he called for a review of speeding and …
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THE reopening of Ennistymon’s public toilets has been sought, with councillors arguing the facilities are essential for a town that is “extremely busy” year-round. The issue was raised by Cllr Shane Talty (FF) at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where he called for immediate measures to reopen the public toilets, arguing that the recent investment …
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CALLS have been made for urgent resurfacing works on the road between Cooraclare and Cree, with councillors warning it could become a safety risk as traffic increases during the Irish Open. The issue was raised by Cllr Dinny Gould (IND) at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where he called on Clare County Council to review …
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YEAR-ROUND paid parking has been approved for Kilkee after councillors adopted revised parking byelaws for the seaside town. The updated byelaws, approved at a special meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, will extend paid parking beyond the current bathing season, which runs from June 1 to September 15. Under the existing arrangements, pay-and-display parking operates in …
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IT was a typically understated performance from cllr Michael Shannon (FF) as he was elected Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District on Friday. Shannon took the chain of office from the outgoing Mayor of the district, cllr Bill Slattery (FG) after a proposal by cllr Joe Killeen (FF) and cllr Dinny Gould (IND). In …
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