Satey measures needed at Hacketts Cross in Clogherhead
Cllr. Eric Donovan raised concerns about the condition of the main street in Tullyallen.
"Once it rains it is a no go area for children, it turns into a lake. I know there has been potholes filled up, and patches here and there, but it doesn't cut it.'
He called for the council to consider installing a drainage system, and asked if there were any plans for the area.
Wattery Lane in the village is also suffering from erosion, with broken kerbs evident, he added.
"The road is turning into a very dangerous, risky place to drive.'
He called for traffic measures on the R166 from Clogherhead to Dunleer, adding: 'We've had reports that speeding on that road is atrocious, and it's very dangerous. Traffic calming measures to encourage drivers to slow down would really help.'
Cllr. Power also added to calls for a timeline to be given for works in Tullyallen.
Cllr. Debbie McCole said residents of Windmill Road had called for improved signage in the area.
Along the Twenties, the route linking the boxing club and DIFE college, residents had called for double yellow lines as traffic difficulties were being reported with vehicles parking on footpaths.
ADVERTISEMENT
Cllr. McQuillan highlighted the need for monitoring of drains to prevent any blockages during the more frequent 'flash flooding' that had been occurring in recent years.
A council spokeswoman said the local authority would look at the issues raised, including the yellow lines along a section of the Twenties.
She added that a contractor would be clearing drains again of leaves etc, and acknowledged the potential for flooding in some areas.
Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michelle Hall supported calls for signage at Beaulieu bridge, which she added had been raised 'for many years by councillors.'
She also expressed concerns around councillors not receiving responses to queries they raise with Louth County Council.
Director of Service, David Jones, said the local authority were rolling out a new system, which should feature a tracking element, and would improve response times for councillors.
Funded by the Local Democracy Scheme
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Irish Independent
Concerns raised about seaweed build- up on Clogherhead beach
Speaking at the July meeting of Drogheda Borough District, Cllr, Declan Power highlighted the increasing levels of seaweed over recent months, which he said was not receding with the tide. He acknowledged there were environmental issues at play, but asked if Louth County Council could explore the possibility of removing a top layer of the seaweed and depositing it closer to the sand dunes, where it might act as 'a natural fertiliser.' "This would reduce the levels, and help the remaining seaweed to be taken out by the low tides there.' He warned that the warmer weather in July could worsen the situation at the beach, as it was already beginning to decompose, so strong odours are likely to develop, and the surface may become slippery. In response, Mark Johnston, Senior Engineer at Louth County Council, said that while it sounded a simple task to remove the seaweed, it was an ecologically sensitive area, and seaweed is a 'natural product of the sea.' He added that an appropriate assessment would need to be carried out as moving it to sand dunes 'would cause its own problems,' especially in SAC (Special Area of Conservation) zones.
Irish Independent
13-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Satey measures needed at Hacketts Cross in Clogherhead
Calling for an update on the roadworks programme, he highlighted 'massive potholes" in the centre of Clogherhead. He also appealed for traffic measures at Beaulieu Bridge, saying if there was a yield or stop sign at each end of the bridge it improve traffic safety. Cllr. Eric Donovan raised concerns about the condition of the main street in Tullyallen. "Once it rains it is a no go area for children, it turns into a lake. I know there has been potholes filled up, and patches here and there, but it doesn't cut it.' He called for the council to consider installing a drainage system, and asked if there were any plans for the area. Wattery Lane in the village is also suffering from erosion, with broken kerbs evident, he added. "The road is turning into a very dangerous, risky place to drive.' He called for traffic measures on the R166 from Clogherhead to Dunleer, adding: 'We've had reports that speeding on that road is atrocious, and it's very dangerous. Traffic calming measures to encourage drivers to slow down would really help.' Cllr. Power also added to calls for a timeline to be given for works in Tullyallen. Cllr. Debbie McCole said residents of Windmill Road had called for improved signage in the area. Along the Twenties, the route linking the boxing club and DIFE college, residents had called for double yellow lines as traffic difficulties were being reported with vehicles parking on footpaths. ADVERTISEMENT Cllr. McQuillan highlighted the need for monitoring of drains to prevent any blockages during the more frequent 'flash flooding' that had been occurring in recent years. A council spokeswoman said the local authority would look at the issues raised, including the yellow lines along a section of the Twenties. She added that a contractor would be clearing drains again of leaves etc, and acknowledged the potential for flooding in some areas. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michelle Hall supported calls for signage at Beaulieu bridge, which she added had been raised 'for many years by councillors.' She also expressed concerns around councillors not receiving responses to queries they raise with Louth County Council. Director of Service, David Jones, said the local authority were rolling out a new system, which should feature a tracking element, and would improve response times for councillors. Funded by the Local Democracy Scheme
Irish Examiner
13-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Quail Hollow Diary: Familiar fairways fit the eye for Seamus Power
Seamus Power isn't about to renounce his Déise citizenship any time soon but you could call the PGA Championship a home-away-from-homecoming. The Waterford pro was a late addition to the field just last week when others' failures did him a favour and an unlikely invite to the year's second Major was extended. It was gladly accepted because Quail Hollow is a familiar and friendly haunt for the 38-year-old world No.126. When he moved permanently to the US in 2010, Charlotte was his first base. He'd stay for a decade. 'I do [feel comfortable] here. I lived here,' said Power, who now calls Las Vegas home. 'The course just fits my eye and like it. It's a tough test but I always enjoy playing here. So hopefully some good things this week.' In seven visits, Power has made the cut here six times. The PGA also counts as his best Major performance to date, a tie for 7th in 2022. After six missed cuts out of 12 this year, a strong showing here would be welcome. 'It's been frustrating and up and down, but it feels like it's heading in the right direction overall, which is a nice feeling,' Power said. 'Back to a place where I've played well before, so hopefully good things happen.' 'Gimme shelter' is the soundtrack amid more storms After Monday was entirely washed out, Tuesday began much brighter and bubblier as crowds poured in to watch practice. Both Power and Tom McKibbin got a feel for the back nine early while Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy got in some range work. Around 1pm things took another wild turn however when a violent electrical storm swept in and forced play to be suspended with greens and fairways inundated. 'Seek safe shelter or exit!' the punters were warned. The bad news? The forecast for Wednesday and Thursday is equally erratic. Hoey hoping for more fortune than his namesake The world's press are hosted in a giant tented dome near the clubhouse here. It is, mercifully, air-conditioned and features a huge 25-foot video board with updates on where any player is at any moment. Ludvig Aberg: Putting Green; Tommy Fleetwood: Hole 6; Sepp Straka: Range. On Tuesday morning it flashed up a blast from the past which briefly scrambled the mind. Tucked directly underneath McIlroy's name was 'Hoey: Putting Green'. Had Michael Hoey come out of retirement for a tilt at a maiden Stateside win? No. It was Rico Hoey of the Philippines. The surname, a genealogy website informed us, has both Irish and Chinese origins. Michael, who became a referee in 2022, only had one taste of a PGA Championship. It was bitter. In 2012 at Kiawah Island, he was disqualified for a scorecard error. His namesake will hope for more luck. Thunder and lightning call for remote work How bad did the weather get? Afternoon press conferences for defending champion Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau were swiftly moved to Zoom-only rather than risk having the media walk 250m and the players 20m to the dedicated Player Interview Area (yes, another tent). Irish duo in formidable featured groups True to form, the PGA have stacked the stars in their featured groups with Rory McIlroy paired with Scottie Scheffler and defending champ Xander Schauffele for the opening two days. The World No.1, 2 and 3 will tee off at 1.22pm Thursday and 6.47pm Friday, Irish time. Shane Lowry is paired with Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler for a 12.38pm start Thursday and 6.03pm Friday.
