WHILE it’s often described as a new town, there is plenty of history around the fringes of Shannon and on Sunday people will get a chance to take some of it in through an event being organised by the Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society and Dúchas na Sionna.
Read More »Shared-use path problems in Shannon
HAVING cycle lanes and footpaths right beside each other is causing problems in Shannon, with some elderly people afraid to walk to local shops. That was the message delivered at last week’s meeting of Shannon Town Council last week after independent councillor Cathy McCafferty put down a motion asking for details of any measures that would be taken to “address the anomaly of so-called ‘shared use footpaths’ put in place by the local authority given that the Department of Transport has confirmed its intention to introduce fixed charge notices for various cycling offences, which are likely to include cycling on a footpath.” However, she was told the introduction of these fines wouldn’t be relevant to the shared use paths/lanes. “The shared-use foot/cycle paths currently in place in Shannon are signed and lined for shared-use and as such would not be subject to these fixed charge notices. Cyclists are allowed to use marked cycle paths and mixed-use pedestrian/cycle paths, but …
Read More »€3m for Shannon homes sold this year
CLOSE to €3 million has been spent on property in Shannon so far this year.
Read More »No decision on Shannon Development’s headquarters
WHILE Shannon Development is being restructured and losing most of its functions, the future of its headquarters is unclear.
Read More »Planning granted for Avoca site
THE former Avoca site in Bunratty has been an eyesore for years but planning has just been granted by An Bord Pleanála to develop a restaurant on its site.
Read More »Chris hoping to make a big splash in Rio
WHEN he talks about the future, Chris Bryan doesn’t mind setting big goals and openly says he is in with a chance of taking home an Olympic medal from Rio.
Read More »Firmly pulling for Sight
A NUMBER of local companies took part in a unique test of strength last Saturday, signing up to pull a 100-tonne Boeing 767 over a distance of 12 feet.
Read More »Chamber welcomes passenger numbers rise
Shannon chamber has welcomed the return to growth in passenger numbers at the airport, after being on a downward spiral for the last five years.
Read More »