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A petition has been launched to develop Clare's first ever dog park. It comes as Shannon residents are rallying for a dedicated facility for their four legged friends to serve the growing population. In July, the Shannon Municipal District passed a motion calling for a dog park to be established in the South-East Clare area. The local authority then promised to put together a committee in collaboration with community representatives that would aim to identify a site and appropriate funding streams that would bring the plans to fruition. A petition launched by local resident Margaret Curtin has since garnered 160 signatures. She believes the facility is essential and would serve as an important community hub. Between 2016 and 2022, Shannon's population grew by 10%, with over 10,200 people now residing in the town. Shannon Sinn Féin Representative Shane Doody says a dedicated space is urgently needed.