PLANS to extend the M18 from Gort to Tuam, which it is hoped will begin next year, drove forward this week with funding of €4.5 million granted for “preparatory works” on the project.
Read More »Community-led development faces ‘biggest threat’
THE “biggest threat” to face community-led local development in the county is how government plans for reform has been described by the chairman of the Clare Local Development Company (CLDP).
Read More »Challenges ahead for newly independent airport
APPOINTING a new CEO and board, increasing passenger numbers, reducing costs, developing an International Aviation Services Centre and developing Shannon’s wider property portfolio are all important challenges, as is getting support from the public and business, according to Rose Hynes.
Read More »Opponents to salmon farm to stage major rally
THOUSANDS of people are expected to hit the streets of Galway in March in protest against the proposed development of a massive fish farm off the North Clare coast.
Read More »Cold snap calls attention to ‘treacherous’ road
Calls have been made for drainage works to be carried out on the R471 Sixmilebridge to Clonlara Road following “extremely dangerous” and “treacherous” conditions there this week during the cold snap.
Read More »Upgrade of wastewater plant sought
Response Engineering Limited (REL), which operates the Shannon Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAWTP) has applied to Clare County Council to review its license concerning the upgrading of the plant to treat leachate coming from the Gortadroma landfill in Limerick.
Read More »Funding for 93 Gathering events
NINETY-three Clare groups and organisations hosting Gathering events during 2013 have been successful in their applications for funding.
Read More »Back-up plan for Shannon
TRANSPORT Minister Leo Varadkar considered four options, some with subtle though critical differences, before the final decision was made to give Shannon Airport independence from Dublin Airport Authority.
Read More »