Derek Clune News Today

Residents of Shannon are calling for the current anti-litter policy to be binned amid claims it’s ineffective in preventing illegal rubbish disposal. It follows recent reports of persistent dumping in Shannon Town Park which is a recreational and biodiversity area in the heart of the industrial town. The four-hectare site with walkways, native trees and […]

Shannon Tidy Towns is confident having a designated area for local election posters will create a “level playing field” for candidates. On the local branch’s suggestion, Shannon Municipal District has voted by a majority of six to one to create designated sites in the town where posters can be hung for the upcoming Local Elections. […]

On Friday’s Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Derek Clune, Chairman of the Cronan Residents Association and Chair of Shannon Tidy Towns. Derek discussed the upcoming protest that was set to take place outside of The Shannon Municipal District Offices on Friday April 21st at 10am. He aired his frustration at the current grass cutting […]

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan spoke to Derek Clune, Secretary of Shannon Tidy Towns, Victor McSweeney, Owner of The Hazlewood Lodge and Committee Member of Ballyvaughan Tidy Towns and Councillor Mary Howard, Deputy Mayor of Ennis Municipal District to discuss the overall success of the county in the Tidy Towns Competition and the hard work […]

THE weather is changing and the days are shortening, but the Shannon Tidy Towns group is still active.

HAVING been very active since the start of the pandemic, the Shannon Tidy Towns group will hold its AGM at the Hope Cafe at 7.30pm on July 26.

Clare County Council says it expects the design team for the “One Shannon Hub” to be appointed by the end of this year. It’s one of the elements of a major regeneration of the Shannon Town Centre, after a masterplan was adopted early this year.   The Shannon Town Centre Masterplan was adopted by Clare […]

SHANNON Tidy Towns carried out a litter pick in conjunction with the An Taisce National Spring Clean recently which enjoyed a high level of community engagement.

A REDEVELOPED astroturf facility was officially opened last week at St Patrick’s Comprehensive, with much praise for the generosity of Ei Electronics, who funded it.

FOR the first time since 2019 the people of Shannon were able to come out to see their town’s St Patrick’s Day parade.