An entire family was closed to being “wiped out” at one of the busiest roundabouts in the county recently due to the speed of oncoming motorists.

Clare County Council will host an informal information session at the Oakwood Arms Hotel in Shannon today (Thursday 12 January 2017) from 4pm to 8pm. to present the latest plans for the proposed new Shannon Town Park.

Clare County Council will host an informal information session at the Oakwood Arms Hotel in Shannon on Thursday 12 January 2017 from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. to present the latest plans for the proposed new Shannon Town Park.

A derelict site in Clarecastle which has been described as an “eyesore” is now the subject of a campaign to have it returned to a Greenfield site.

A feasibility study has been completed by Clare County Council looking at the potential of covering sections of Parnell Street in Ennis as well as delivering public realm enhancements in Parnell Street, High Street and O’Connell Square.

Ennis has been selected to participate in a pilot project focusing on the future management and revitalisation of historic town centres throughout Ireland.

A new marketing drive promoting deep water marine investment opportunities along the Shannon Estuary is being undertaken by stakeholders engaged in the development and management of Ireland’s largest and deepest estuary.