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IT has now been confirmed that Tesco is coming back to Shannon Town Centre after a 16 year absence. The retailer will actually be returning to the area of the Centre where it was once based, with the reopening set to happen in the near future. Shannon Town Centre manager Kacper Zybert said that the deal has been concluded with Tesco. “It has been confirmed, everything has been set up, they will be here shortly,” he said. He said that the final date of Tesco opening hasn’t been established yet. “It depends on a few things, I don’t have the date yet,” he said. “What’s happening at the moment is that Dealz has to be moved and until we have the unit finished for Dealz then they can’t come in.” However he hoped it will be very soon, potentially by the end of April. “We have the Dealz unit nearly ready. All we have to do is glaze the windows …

VEHICLES could not enter or leave Shannon Airport this afternoon for well over an hour, as a couple of dozen protesters staged a sit down protest. Shannonwatch had organised a demonstration at around 2pm, and after that concluded a minority of those who attended refused to leave the roadway at the entrance to the airport. Not only did they fail to heed the direction of Gardai, they also ignored calls to leave from some of the leaders of the original protest and many others who had taken part in it. While the original protest started to break up at around 3pm, having only caused a relatively short delay, the splinter group continued to block access until just before 4.30pm, At this point a number of Gardai physically removed them. This is the most disruptive protest against the use of Shannon by the US military for years, and caused issues for hundreds of people.  A number of passengers left the buses …

THIRTY seven year old Keith McNamara from Cluain Airne is running in the upcoming local elections as an independent. “I’ve been thinking about it for a number of years. The town is being neglected in some ways,” he said. “There are lots of maintenance issues, its public spaces have been neglected, and I want to represent the voice of the people of Shannon. I feel like it has been underrepresented a little bit for the past couple of years. “I was never a member of a party. I like politics, I’ve been interested in it since I was in my teens. “I’ve also been involved in numerous community groups since I was a teenager. I like being involved with things that contribute to a better life for everyone, planning for the future and contributing to the town and its environs.” On his current community involvement, he said, “Currently I’m involved with Wolfe Tones, I’m a member of Limerick Lawn Tennis …

WITH Spring in the air, the Ballycasey based Clare Cricket Club will be getting back in action quite shortly. Richard Morton is secretary of the club and he said that its players will begin training after Easter and it’ll soon be all go at the club grounds. “We put down a proper, professional grade, artificial cricket strip there last year,” he said. “We’ve reseeded the ground with proper cricket grass seed and we’re going into our second full season with our home pitch.” While all are welcome at the club, most of the players are based in Shannon. “We do draw members from all over Clare and increasingly fellows come up from Limerick to play with us,” said Richard. “But it has always been based in Shannon and the core of the playing members are based in Shannon. “We have a lot of guys who have come in from different places, like myself, and they’re working in the Shannon Free …

PREPARATIONS are almost complete for this weekend’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Niamh O’Callaghan is involved in running the parade and outlining the details, she said, “We are going by usual route. The parade is starting at 2pm this year and we have lots in store. I’m really hoping that we get people to come out and support us. Ethan Casserly will be MC on the day, while this year’s Grand Marshall will be Richard Parks.”The Scouts in Shannon are celebrating 60 years this year. When Richard was a child he was in the Scouts and he has been part of its leadership for 30 years. He kind of retired this year and he’s our Grand Marshall,” said Niamh. Some local organisations will be recognised also. “We’re honouring the fire brigade for all that they do in Shannon and the surrounding areas. We have the Organ Donor Association coming down to give some information. When Dylan Coady Coleman died …

  A TEN year old boy struck by a vehicle in Shannon on Sunday was pronounced dead on Wednesday. Dylan Coady Coleman died as a result of the crash that happened shortly after 2pm on Sunday afternoon, in which he was struck by a van. He was brought to University Hospital Limerick to receive treatment for his injuries and subsequently transferred to Temple Street. A man in his twenties was arrested in connection with the incident, before being released pending further investigations. A GoFundMe page was set up following the crash and by Wednesday afternoon almost €40,000 had been raised for Dylan’s family. In the same week as they lost Dylan, the family also welcomed a new baby boy. On Wednesday St Tola’s National School posted a tribute on Facebook to Dylan. “It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the tragic death of our beloved pupil Dylan Coady Coleman. Dylan is a much loved 4th class pupil …

GARDAI in Shannon are investigating the circumstances around a crash that saw a boy sustain serious injuries on Sunday. The crash took place in the Purcell Park area when a single vehicle struck the child, who is currently in hospital and understood to be in a very serious condition. The entrance to Purcell Park has been closed to traffic, with local diversions in place. An examination of the scene is being carried out by Garda Forensic Collision investigators. Local councillor Donna McGettigan said there is shock around Shannon following the accident. “I hope the boy does make a recovery, it’s an awful incident,” she said on Monday morning. Councillor McGettigan said that councillors have sought safety measures on the stretch of roadway in question before, with plans in place for improvements there.  Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to Sunday’s accident to contact Shannon Garda Station on at 061 365900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any …

  SHANNON company Atlantic Aviation Group has announced it will be developing accommodation for its staff at the former Jamaica Inn in Sixmilebridge. Rental accommodation for the company’s workers will be provided in what will be a purpose-built co-living development, and AAG has it has taken the step ” in response to the difficulties its workers have had in finding housing in the region.” A subsidiary of  AAG  purchased the property and it will be repurposed as staff accommodation with the company saying it is “to give newly hired employees a chance to settle into their new roles without the immediate headache of finding a home”. The development will have approximately 36 en-suite bedrooms for the staff, with shared relaxation areas, living rooms, communal kitchens and garden areas. AAG now employs more than 750 people, but says it has found it difficult to recruit staff due to the lack of accommodation in the area. It expects the new development will …