showers out of action for over six months

REPAIR parts have been ordered for the outdoor showers at Lahinch beach, writes Páraic McMahon

For over six months, the outdoor showers at Lahinch, one of the busiest beaches in the county have been out of action.

Calls were voiced by Cllr Liam Grant (GP) for the West Clare Municipal District “to fix and maintain” Lahinch’s outdoor showers at the beach. His proposal was seconded by Cllr Shane Talty (FF).

Enda MacNamara, senior executive engineer in the West Clare MD confirmed, “the area office has ordered parts to carry out repairs to the showers at Lahinch beach”.

While he praised how engaging MacNamara and acting senior executive officer, Siobhan McNulty had been after making contact multiple times on the issue, Cllr Grant admitted “I am a bit disappointed with how slow this has been. I would love to see it fixed”.

Speeding ‘stressful’ for school teachers

SOUNDING of the belL at the end of a school day may be a happy time for students but it is “very stressful” for others, a North Clare representative has flagged, writes Páraic McMahon

Calls for a speed limit review in the vicinity of primary schools at Doolin and Fanore was made by Cllr Joe Killeen (FF) who welcomed the reduction in the speed limit outside Kilnaboy NS.

Speed limits can be appealed by the public via the Department of Transport, senior executive engineer in the West Clare Municipal District, Enda MacNamara advised.

80km/h speed limits outside schools is “too fast”, Cllr

Notes

Killeen stated. He said the outside of Doolin NS was not tarmacked and that the approach road was “very narrow”.

He said, “it can be dangerous at the end of each day”. A former primary school principal, Killeen commented, “the bell at 3pm might be happy for some people but for staff of a school it can be very stressful because of the dangers”. He asked the West Clare MD to make the appeal on behalf of the public.

Senior executive officer, Siobhán McNulty clarified that the West Clare MD do not instigate the speed limit process.

“If there are a third party to instigate the review of speed limit process, that can be done”.

POST OFFICE SESSIONS AT X-PO

The Post Office Sessions continue at the X-PO this Friday March 24th at 8.00 p.m. The monthly event showcases some of the finest singers, musicians and poets from North Clare and beyond. Troubadours and listeners alike are very welcome to this special evening in an intimate, historic space. Admission free. Donations welcome. More info 087 292 54 87 or just walk in on the evening! Bígí linn/be with us.