Costs of extending footpath at Portdrine flyover to be examined
A preliminary estimate on the cost of constructing an extended footpath and installing LED lighting from the Portdrine flyover to Cratloe junction is to be prepared.
Aidan O’Rourke
Sixmilebridge ‘at risk of flooding if weir gates are not replaced urgently’
Sixmilebridge is at risk of flooding if replacement weir gates are not installed, a local representative has warned.
Impact to wildlife cited by Council in decision not to install lighting along Shannon river walk
Lighting will not be installed along the River Walk in Shannon due to a predicted “negative impact” on the bird and animal life in the vicinity.
Right turning vehicles leaving the wrong mark at Cratloe junction – Ryan
Vehicles attempting to turn right are causing damage to the walls between Woodcock Hill and the Windy Gap in Cratloe, a local representative has claimed.
Begley seeks Oakfield & Cappavilla roads to be included in Council programme
Two Clonlara roads are to be reviewed before a decision is made on their inclusion in the 2021 roadworks programme.
Parking area sought for Glencragga estate in Newmarket-on-Fergus
Creating a parking area for residents of Glencragga is to be considered by officials within Clare County Council.
Shannon councillor leads call for installation of wheelchair swings in playgrounds
A Shannon councillor has led the call for wheelchair swings to be added to playgrounds to make “all children feel welcome”.
‘Huge student population’ at Newmarket-on-Fergus school prompt calls for extension of roadside barriers
An extension of safety barriers outside the grounds of Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire in Newmarket-on-Fergus has been sought.
Council engineer says driver behaviour not signage is main cause of traffic collisions at Brennan’s Cross
One Meelick homeowner has been forced to make repairs to her property on three occasions in the past year and a half due to repeated accidents at Brennan’s Cross, an elected representative has said.
Storm water blockages to be removed in Clonlara
Drainage blockages deemed to be fuelling flooding problems in Coolistiege, Clonlara are to be examined by Clare County Council staff.
