People of Shannon must embrace Japanese culture to clamp down on litter problems
Japanese culture is an example for the people of Shannon to follow in order to clamp down on the rate of littering in the town.
Gerry Flynn
Different tact to be taken by new Shannon grass cutting contractors
Noted as one of the “most contentious issues” in the town of Shannon, a new contractor has been assigned the task of carrying out grass-cutting in the area.
Volume of traffic at Gleann Cora ‘has tripled’
A Newmarket-on-Fergus housing estate was the subject of three motions at the March meeting of the Shannon Municipal District.
Shortage of serviced sites in Shannon limiting housing options
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A shortage of serviced sites in Shannon to construct private housing developments is leading to more younger people leaving the town, elected representatives have warned.
Subsidised scheme to install salt bins in Clare estates sought
Addition of salt bins to housing estates across the county is to be examined as part of a review into the winter maintenance programme of Clare County Council.
Councillors seek greater input to allocation of social housing
Clare councillors are keen to have a greater involvement when it comes to the allocation of social housing within the county.
Absence of signs to flag reduction in speed limit in Drumgeely flagged
*Drumgeely, Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley Lack of signage detailing a speed reduction in Drumgeely has stoked insurance concerns in the case of an accident.
GREEN CLARE: Five permanent pollinator sites to be introduced in Shannon
Shannon Town is set to introduce five new pollinator sites as part of a pilot grassland management initiative, in the hope of enhancing bee and insect biodiversity.
Howard urges Minister Ryan to hold off on plans to ban burning of turf & peat
A ban on the burning of turf and peat should be reconsidered in light of the continued lockdown, Clare’s first citizen has said.
Development of forest area at Slí na Mara boreen will be pursued
*Sli na Mara Boreen. Photograph: Joe Buckley Development of the forest area behind Slí na Mara boreen in Shannon is to be considered.
