The existing bridge between Ballina and Killaloe was also discussed at last week's meeting.

In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

*Concern over Ballina bridge plan - €42 million Shannon crossing project to commence in 2019 but may have to be undertaken in stages;




*Ervia welcomes completion of Dublin Road works in Nenagh;




*Man in court on rape charge;




*Row over Latteragh road plan;




*New Circuit Court office for Nenagh;




*Launch of Healthy Killaloe-Ballina report;




*Decline in numbers awaiting council housing in Nenagh district;




*Nenagh woman Siobhan King talks about the trials and tribulations of infertility treatment;




*Callout for Lough Derg Lifeboat;




*Alan Kelly calls on Garda Commissioner to resign;




*Nenagh Golf Club to host champagne scramble as part of Lions Club fundraiser;




*Tipp house prices on the rise;




*Local musicians excel at Fleadh Cheoil in Cork;




*Another successful Roscrea Horse & Pony Festival;




*Pint drama in Puckane;




*Exciting visual arts programme for Terryglass;




*Crystal Swing for the Kilcommon Festival;




*Sons of Southern Ulster to play Ballina;



*Plus a Back to School feature, and plenty of Debs photos among the pages of this week's Guardian, out Wednesday as usual.