‘Ill-timed’ – Clare councillors reject call for British Govt to hold United Ireland referendum
“Ill-timing” has been voiced by Clare councillors as they rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on Irish unity.
Gerry Flynn
‘Maximum impact’ needed in ‘short window’ for removal & pruning of trees
Better organisation is needed to maximise the removal of trees and shrubs in the Shannon Municipal District during a four month window.
Pedestrian crossing to be installed at ‘nightmare junction’ in Sixmilebridge
Costings are to be finalised for the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Sixmilebridge.
Shannon councillors seek ‘greater transparency’ on operation of GMA
Shannon councillors have expressed their frustration with the operation of the General Municipal Allocation (GMA) citing “a lack of clarity and transparency” in the process.
Road to Craughaun Graveyard in Cratloe ‘like a roller-coaster’
People in Cratloe deserve “a proper road” to access one of the main graveyards in the area with the route described as “a roller-coaster”.
Installation of pedestrian crossing planned by Co-Op on approach to Clonmoney school
Plans to install a pedestrian crossing near the Dairygold Co-Op Superstore in Newmarket-on-Fergus is hoped to alleviate long-standing concerns regarding traffic speed in the vicinity of a local primary school.
Dedicated space to let dogs off their lead would alleviate rate of fouling – Shannon councillors
A planning application may be required if a dedicated space for off lead dogs was created in Co Clare.
‘Urgent review’ of planning policy must acknowledge need for mixed housing tenure
A mixed housing tenure is essential, Clare councillors have said in a call for an urgent review of the planning policy relating to the development of residential property.
Equivalent to The Gathering needed to entice tourists to Clare post COVID-19
Clare councillors are leading the call for an equivalent of ‘The Gathering’ to be prepared to aid the promotion of Shannon Airport and tourism post COVID-19.
Series of Christmas events for 2021 suggested to help grow Shannon spirit
In a bid to create a stronger identity for Shannon Town, plans are being put in place to develop a series of Christmas events for 2021.
