‘Transport/Travel’ Archives
Mid West Region’s freight logistics hub potential is highlighted
A survey of European regions that have developed sustainable freight transport systems is expected to be completed in the coming weeks as part of a research project aimed at exploring how the Limerick-Shannon Gateway could be developed as a Sustainable Gateway for freight transport. (more...)
Mulcahy lauds appointment of Neil Pakey as Shannon Airport CEO
Shannon Senator Tony Mulcahy today welcomed the appointment of Neil Pakey as CEO of Shannon Airport, describing the appointment as a ‘landmark moment’ for the Mid West Region. (more...)
Irish Citylink launches Galway-Dublin Airport service
Irish Citylink, one of Ireland's largest independent Coach Operators, has launched a new Airport Direct coach service between Galway and Dublin Airport. (more...)
Citylink providing additional capacity during NBRU strike
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Sunday, 12 May 2013 Citylink providing additional capacity during NBRU strike One of Ireland's largest independent coach operators has said it is providing [...]
Citylink operating intercity services during NBRU strike
Ahead of the midnight deadline for a strike by workers affiliated to the National Bus and Rail Union, Irish Citylink has confirmed it will continue to operate its full schedule of frequent intercity passenger express and commuter services as normal over the coming days. (more...)
Limerick Racecourse makes space for Campervans Gathering
The organisers of a Gathering event in Limerick this week say the Republic of Ireland is failing to take advantage of the growing motorhome tourism sector due to a lack of service sites for campervans. (more...)
Irish Citylink launches new brand and Galway-Dublin Airport service
Irish Citylink, one of Ireland's largest independent Coach Operators, today (Monday, 29 April 2013) announced the launch of a new Airport Direct coach service between Galway and Dublin Airport. Operating under a newly launched brand, eireagle.com, the services will bypass Dublin City and deliver time savings for travellers of up to 30 minutes on [...]
New scheme to reduce fodder transportation costs
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy says a newly announced Government funding scheme will deliver cost reductions for Clare farmers who are being forced to purchase hay and silage from outside the island of Ireland. (more...)
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Council welcomes go ahead for Killaloe Bypass
Clare County Council today said it welcomed the announcement by An Bord Pleanala of its decision to approve the Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme. (more...)
Mulcahy urges Region to support new services at Shannon
Shannon Senator Tony Mulcahy says Ryanair’s announcement of additional services from Shannon Airport is a further indication of the return to growth at the airport. (more...)
Mulcahy welcomes Exchequer funding for Motorway project
Clare Senator Tony Mulcahy today welcomed the Department of Public Expenditure's announcement that it has approved funding to cover the Exchequer element of the proposed motorway project between Gort and Tuam in Co. Galway. (more...)
Event Drives Home Road Safety Message for Young People
200 young people today (Thursday, 21 February 2013) witnessed the full horror of road traffic incidents and the consequences for the victims and relatives of those involved at a graphic demonstration in Ennis, County Clare. (more...)
PHOTOCALL Students To Witness Mock Road Crash In Clare
ATTN NEWSDESK: WHERE: Ennis Fire Station, New Road, Ennis, Co Clare WHEN: 9.30 am – 12.00 pm, Thursday, 21 February 2013 WHAT: Secondary school students from across County Clare will attend a mock road traffic incident. Actors, each portraying seriously injured traffic collision victims, will be treated by emergency services during the [...]
Construction Work Begins On Ennis Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
Construction work has commenced on the provision of a new Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge over the Railway adjacent to Quin Road Railway Bridge in Ennis. (more...)
Sustainable Freight Transport Model Is Developed For Mid West
Details have been announced of a new research project aimed at determining how the Limerick-Shannon Gateway can be developed as a Sustainable Gateway for freight transport. (more...)
€1.6M For Clare Roads
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy received confirmation today that Clare County Council has been allocated €1,635,000 towards the maintenance and management of its National Road network during 2013. (more...)
Fianna Fáil Accused Of ‘Gross Hypocrisy’ Over Shannon Complaint
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has accused Fianna Fáil of “gross hypocrisy” over its stance on the separation of Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority. (more...)
RSA To Issue All New Driving Licenses In Clare
The Clare County Council Motor Taxation Office is advising Clare motorists that driving licenses will be issued directly from the new National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) when the Road Safety Authority (RSA) becomes the national licensing authority in January 2013. (more...)
MWRA Pushes For US Cargo Pre-Clearance Facility At Shannon
The Mid West Regional Authority (MWRA) says it will be requesting the Irish Government, through its economic and diplomatic agencies, to commence the process of negotiating with the US authorities to provide a US cargo pre-clearance facility at Shannon International Airports. (more...)