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.
Shannon
Local primary schools colour in Shannon through art exhibition
Primary schools have added a dash of colour to Shannon town in celebration of St Patrick’s Day.
94 social housing units planned for delivery in 2021 delayed until next year
*The construction of social housing in Newmarket-on-Fergus has been paused. A total of 94 social housing units planned for delivery by the end of 2021 will now fall over into 2022 as a result of Level 5 restrictions.
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.
Marvellous Molly wins competition to design biodiversity garden in Shannon
*Molly McPhillips. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Nine-year-old Molly McPhillips, a 3rd class student at St Senan’s Primary School in Shannon has won a competition to design a new biodiversity garden in the town.
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.
HSE must prepare for ‘train coming down the track’ as further mental health supports sought
A West Clare councillor has stressed the need to improve the mental health supports on offer to young people with issues “exasperated” due to COVID-19.
No third party objections were received by Council for Parteen wind turbine
*Photograph: John Mangan Renewable energy developments should be not allowed proceed in the centre of villages, a South Clare representative has stated.