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THE development of Kilmaley is be- ing seriously hampered because of the village’s position between three different electorial areas, according to the Kilmaley Development Com- mittee. Clare County Council has come under increased pressure to redraw the county’s electorial bound- ary and unite the village of Kilmaley before the next local election takes place in 2009.
Speaking at a joint meeting of the Kilrush and Ennistymon areas held
in Kilmaley Day Care Centre yes- terday, the Chairman of the Kilma- ley Development Committee, John O’Rouke, described the dividing of Kilmaley village as very negative for community development and com- munity spirit.
“There are things that we need to get to continue with a development committee in Kilmaley,” said Mr O’ Rourke.
“We are split between three differ- ent areas and development is very unsatisfactory for that reason alone. We would appeal to the you, to try
and put the parishes together.
“Don’t split them. It is very bad for communities and community spirit to have them split. We are fairly united here and we need to be treated on a united basis.”
At present, Kilmaley borders the Ennistymon, Kilrush and Ennis lo- cal areas and the local development committee feel that they are being overlooked because of their mar- ginilised position.
A number of issues were mentioned for special attention at the meeting, including the downgrading of the
local post office, boy racers, a local sewerage scheme, road works and hedge cutting.
“If we do look for help, please do give us a listening ear. I would per- sonally love to see a respite centre here in Kilmaley.
“The families who send people here, some of them really do need a break. If we could offer this in our community, it really would be a great asset,” said Mary Ita Griffin of the Kilmaley Day Care Centre.
“If you. give us help, we will be there to help you back.”