Clare County Council is being strongly encouraged to make the village of Bunratty appealing and presentable ahead of the festive season. Renewal works commenced in the south-east Clare village last June and have resulted in the presence of bollards, site fencing and other associated materials in close proximity to the area’s popular tourist amenities. The […]
It’s claimed a “fully-manned” Garda station is required in Sixmilebridge to effectively tackle criminality in the region. Recent population growth as well as a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour in the south-east Clare town have led local Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O’Gorman to propose the extension of Sixmilebridge Garda Station’s opening hours as it […]
It’s claimed the provision of security cameras in secluded wooded areas can bring illegal dumping in Clare to a permanent halt. The Local Government Management Agency and the Data Protection Commissioner are in the process of drafting a new code of practice which would allow CCTV, body cameras and drones to be deployed to tackle […]
Plans are in the works to put a pedestrian crossing at the Ministers Cross in Bunratty following serious road safety concerns. A Shannon-based councillor has requested that Clare County Council look at a feasibility study with a view to installing a pedestrian crossing at the site which is situated between Sixmilebridge and Bunratty. Shannon Municipal […]
Concerns have been raised that a slip road on the Limerick-bound dual carriageway poses a potential road traffic accident risk. Councillor Pat O’Gorman has called for traffic calming measures on the Cratloe/Sixmilebridge slip road after Junction 5, due to safety concerns. The Fianna Fáil Councillor has suggested that the slip road is too short to […]