Home » Tag Archives: Woodcock Hill

Tag Archives: Woodcock Hill

Refusal of permission for another mast on Woodcock Hill

HIBERNIAN Cellular Networks Ltd has been refused planning permission to retain land reclamation works, infilling and the placing of a fence and hardcore gravel at Woodcock Hill. It has also been refused permission to install a 30 metre telecommunications mast. Submissions had been made claiming that the development was unnecessary, with other structures in the area which meant another one was quite unnecessary.  The order of Chief Executive Pat Dowling stated that the development would have a negative impact on the environment. “The proposed development if permitted will result in a net loss of the habitats Upland Blanket Bog and Wet Heath within the NHA site Woodcock Hill Bog,  both habitats which are qualifying interests for the designated site. “Therefore, the proposed development would be contrary to the Clare County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.” It also stated that the Council was of the view that the applicant hadn’t …

Read More »

Micro-chip call to halt Clare cattle rustling

A Clare county councillor has called for the micro-chipping of livestock, as a measure to reduce the risk of theft, following yet another cattle rustling incident in the South East Clare area. Independent Cratloe councillor, PJ Ryan said that in light of the number of livestock thefts, the Department of Agriculture should consider micro-chipping all animals in preference to the tagging system currently in operation. “It’s way too easy to remove tags with the result that stolen animals are rarely, if ever, traced. Dogs and cats can be micro-chipped; maybe it is time cattle were also. Certainly, it would be a more foolproof system,” he added. Councillor Ryan was commenting as gardaí are investigating the lifting of livestock from lands at Woodcock Hill in Meelick during the past week. In the latest incident of cattle rustling, two cows and six calves were stolen and gardaí are investigating. Similar incidents of livestock thefts have occurred in Sixmilebridge and Quin.

Read More »