‘What do you think of that’ – Clare councillors vote against calls to reinstate Joe Brolly
Calls from three Independent Clare councillors for RTÉ to reinstate Joe Brolly to its GAA coverage has been overwhelmingly defeated.
Gerry Flynn
Clare Colleran Molloy elected County’s first citizen
Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) has become the third woman to wear the Mayoral chains as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council following her election on Monday.
Sixmilebridge dog fouling ‘a disgrace’
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Dog fouling has been described as “a massive problem” in Sixmilebridge with footpaths left in ‘a disgraceful’ state by canines in the area.
‘Social housing can’t cope with demand of addressing accommodation needs’
Potential homeowners are experiencing ‘extreme difficulties’ in attempting to rent or purchase property.
Shannon Airport approach road ‘a sore thumb’
*Photograph: Joe Buckley An approach road to Shannon Airport that is due to undergo an extensive upgrade has been described as “a sore thumb”.
Vital Shannon Flood Relief Scheme expected to take 2-3 years
*2014 flooding at Shannon Golf Club. Photograph: Joe Buckley A necessary flood relief scheme for Shannon that will protect an estimated 30,000 people is expected to take two to three years to complete.
‘Time to pause’ plans of extracting Lough Derg water to Dublin
*Parteen Weir. Photograph: Aerial Video & Photo Production Pressure is being put on the Department of Planning and Irish Water to scrap plans of extracting water from Lough Derg to be then transferred to Dublin.
Ban Chinese lanterns & helium balloons says Clare councillor
A motion has been passed within the Chamber of Clare County Council seeking that helium balloons and lanterns be banned.
Calls to name Shannon Town Park after Mike McKee meets stumbling block
Shannon councillors have stated they are not in favour of renaming the newly opened Town Park in memory of their late colleague, Mike McKee.
Disposing of lifebuoys ‘a form of attempted manslaughter’
Disposing of a lifebuoy is “an attempted form of manslaughter”, the Mayor of Clare has claimed.
