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Phase 1 of Limerick Northern Distributor Road finally given go-ahead

Minister Eamon Ryan confirms news Long-awaited project can now proceed   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed confirmation from Minister Eamon Ryan that his department has given the green light to Phase 1 of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road and the project can finally proceed. The news brings an end to a […]

Two vaccination centres on the horizon for Clare

Radisson Blu to operate as major vax centre West County in Ennis also in the works   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the news that two significant Covid-19 vaccination centres are planned for Co. Clare. On top of the news that the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Ennis Road near Limerick […]

Two new SEN classrooms approved for St Tola’s NS, Shannon

Funding signed off on by Education Minister Follows funding allocation for St Aidan’s NS in Shannon   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the confirmation that funding has been secured to build a two-classroom Special Educational Needs base at St Tola’s National School in Shannon. Minister Norma Foley has signed off on […]

Over 90 Aerogen jobs confirmed for Shannon

Jobs will be based in former Molex plant Latest positive announcement for Shannon Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed confirmation from medtech firm Aerogen that it will create over 90 jobs in Shannon. The company has secured a portion of the former Molex plant in the Shannon Industrial Estate for a new […]

Housing Update – February 3rd

Every Wednesday, I will update you here on the social houses that are available via Clare County Council. As always, it is vital that you register with Clare County Council’s housing section for their Choice Based Letting site, where you are able to register your interest for a property. You can contact the housing section on […]

150 jobs on the horizon for Shannon

150 jobs to be created at former Molex facility New tenant being pursued for Avara facility too Some very positive news on the jobs front for Shannon! @ClareEcho @ClareFM @ClareChampion @fiannafailparty pic.twitter.com/AxxUY60fR4 — Cathal Crowe T.D. (@CathalCroweTD) February 3, 2021 Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed the announcement of 150 news jobs […]

Post Office network must not be allowed to flounder

Fears for Broadford post office branch after 190 years Latest example of decline in network   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe is calling for tangible action from government in addressing the decline in the country’s post office network. It comes amid uncertainty about the future Broadford’s post office, which has been in operation […]

Enhanced bus services for Clare

New service kicking in on March 1st Work not finished in East Clare   Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe has welcomed confirmation that there will be an enhancement of rural bus connections in Clare, after some uncertainty about the future of services in recent days. Senior Bus Éireann officials have confirmed that they […]

Potential Amazon site massive boost for Shannon

– Reports that retail company is in talks with Shannon Group – Would prove major lifeline for airport and region Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe is welcoming reports that global retail giant Amazon is potentially looking to Shannon for an Irish expansion. According to reports in today’s Irish Independent, the US multinational is […]

Closing date approaching for 2021 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme

The closing date for applications under the 2021 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme has been extended to Monday, February 22, 2021. €6 million in funding has been made available across both schemes. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund will support the owners and custodians of protected structures in […]