Second public dog park proposed for Shannon Municipal District - Clare Echo

*Photograph: Joe Buckley PLANS for a second dog park in the eastern part of the Shannon Municipal District have been welcomed by councillors, who highlighted the success of the existing facility. Suzie Clifford, Senior Executive Officer for the Shannon Municipal District, said the provision of a dog park in the eastern part of the district … Second public dog park proposed for Shannon Municipal District Read More »

PLANS for a second dog park in the eastern part of the Shannon Municipal District have been welcomed by councillors, who highlighted the success of the existing facility.

Suzie Clifford, Senior Executive Officer for the Shannon Municipal District, said the provision of a dog park in the eastern part of the district had been agreed at the most recent General Municipal Allocation (GMA) meeting, with funding identified to help progress the project.

She said the original dog park would not have happened without GMA funding, describing it as a “unique social intervention”.

“Small things happen but big things happen too,” she said, referring to the range of projects supported through the allocation.

Cllr Tony Mulcahy (FG) welcomed the co-operation involved in agreeing to provide a dog park in the east of the district, saying it was important that communities there also had access to the facility.

He said the reaction to the existing dog park had been “phenomenal”, adding that he had spoken to people who previously would not have left their homes but were now walking there to meet others.

Cllr Mulcahy also praised the spirit of help and co-operation among those involved in delivering projects across the district.

The comments were made at a meeting of the Shannon Municipal District, where councillors were briefed on the proposed 2027 General Municipal Allocation.

The allocation for the Shannon MD will remain at €343,000 next year, the same amount as in 2026. The GMA provides funding for local projects and improvements across the district.

Cllr Pat O’Gorman (FF), who proposed the plan, said a significant amount of good work had been carried out through GMA funding, describing the projects as “small jobs but it’s the small jobs that are important to people locally”.

Leas-Chathaoirleach Cllr David Griffin (FF) said the Shannon MD had the highest demand for services of all the municipal districts in Clare and that resources across the district needed to increase.

Cllr John Crowe (FG) welcomed the allocation, saying residents could see the benefits of GMA-funded projects in their communities, particularly in light of the property tax they paid.

Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael Begley (IND) said the Shannon MD had been particularly effective in using its GMA funding and that councillors could “hold their heads up high” in that regard.

Cllr James Ryan (SF) also described the allocation as a “massive help”, particularly for smaller projects such as Tidy Towns initiatives and local roadworks.

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