*Cllr Gabriel Keating (inset) called for road markings to be reinstated on resurfaced roads across the MD ROAD markings on recently resurfaced local roads should be reinstated where appropriate, councillors in West Clare have said.
*The section of the N85 raised by Cllr Shane Talty (inset) A BEND on the N85 west of Inagh village is to be reviewed following concerns about repeated crashes and damage to roadside barriers and a bridge.
*Blake’s Corner || Photograph: Bob Singer CONSTRUCTION of the Ennistymon inner relief road is expected to begin in the second half of 2027, with advance works including the demolition of three properties scheduled to start later this year.
*Section of the road between Cooraclare and Cree, Inset: Cllr Dinny Gould CALLS have been made for slowdown and safety signs on the Kerry Road between Cree and Cooraclare after residents raised concerns about speeding traffic and children using the road.
*Kilbaha village || Inset: Cllr Gabriel Keating (FG) ADDITIONAL public lighting could be installed at Kilbaha Pier as part of a Clare County Council funding application next year.
*Ennistymon public realm works in May 2026 || Photograph: Páraic McMahon A PAINT scheme for homes and businesses affected by public realm works in Ennistymon is to be explored by Clare County Council as part of the 2027 Budget process.
*Cllr Bill Slattery (inset) and Cllr Shane Talty brought a motion before the WCMD on the proposed plant A CALL has been made for another round of public consultation on plans for a wastewater treatment plant serving Ennistymon and Lahinch amid concerns over communication with the local community.
*Shane Lowry celebrates winning the 2026 Irish Open in Doonbeg. Photograph: Joe Buckley THERE is “serious talk” of the Irish Open returning to Clare in 2029, according to a West Clare councillor.
*Cllr Gabriel Keating (Inset) has proposed the WCMD write to Uisce Eirean requesting they come to Kilkee “provide clarity” on the proposed plant A CALL has been made for Uisce Éireann to hold a public information evening in Kilkee to provide clarity on proposals for a new wastewater treatment plant.
*Major upgrade works are to begin at Kilrush Sports Complex. WORKS worth €241,000 are planned for the Kilrush Sports Complex, including the refurbishment of dressing rooms and new lighting for the cross-country and walking track.