Signage sought to alert motorists in Doonass

OCCURRENCE of accidents in Doonass has prompted a local representative to seek the addition of bend warning signage in the area, writes Páraic

McMahon

An appeal for the installation of black and amber sharp bend warning signage at the junction of the L-3050 and L-30501 in Doonass was made by Cllr Michael Begley (IND). He flagged, “there has been a number of accidents there in recent months”.

Senior executive engineer in the Shannon Municipal District, Tom Mellett confirmed a survey of the location would be completed “in

IBTS AMBER ALERT order to determine the optimum for chevron signs and ensure there is capacity to accommodate them within the guidelines we are obligated to adhere to”.

Speaking at a meeting of the Shannon MD, Cllr Begley acknowledged his request was “not the easier one because you have a branch junction going at the same point”. He stated that an ESB pole was knocked in the area but was not replaced and that flooding had become an issue in April and May.

Cllr John Crowe (FG) seconded the proposal from the Clonlara representative.

THE IBTS are seeking the public’s support to help the national blood supply as most blood groups have fallen to just 3 days in recent weeks. The next Ennistymon clinic will take place at The Falls Hotel on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th June from 16:50 to 20:10. New blood givers welcome. Please phone 1800 222 111 to book appointment.

OLD KILFARBOY SOCIETY OUTING

THE Old Kilfarboy Society (Miltown Malbay) have organised an outing to Kilfenora on Sunday next the 18th June. Kilfenora is known as the City of the Seven Crosses because it has the greatest concentration of High crosses in the country. Local archaeologist Edel Barry will discuss these as well as the cathedral and other local places of interest. Meet at Miltown car park at 1.30 pm for car pooling or outside Vaughan's Pub in Kilfenora at 2.15 pm. All are welcome. Contribution is €5. Contact Patjo on 086-3633920.

ICO AT CULTURLANN SWEENEY

THE KCT Summer Programme for 2023 commences with the arrival of the Irish Chamber Orchestra at Cultúrlann Sweeney in Kilkee on Thursday, 22nd June 2023, at 7.30 pm. Tickets may be purchased online at Irish Chamber Orchestra presents Americans & Bohemians (ticketsolve.com). Alternatively; you may contact the Box Office at Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee - at 065 906 0769 - or call in person for ticket bookings – on Wednesdays & Fridays, 2 pm to 5 pm. Tickets are priced at €25 each.

KEEP TULLA UNTOUCHED PUBLIC MEETING

ON Saturday June 17th at 7.30pm Keep Tulla Untouched (KTU) is hosting a public meeting about mining prospecting licences in Co. Clare in Cnoc na Gaoithe in Tulla. All are welcome to attend the information evening with speakers from communities affected by mining prospecting.

Speakers include Emma Karran, Eddie Mitchell, Fidelma O’Kane and Jacintha van Roij. The evening will close with a round of Q&A.