Day: 27 July 2026

Potential for return of Ennis Town Council before 2029 local elections

ENNIS town council could once again return to Clare’s largest settlement after a proposal by the Minister for Housing. Town councils in Ennis, Kilrush and Shannon were abolished following the passing of the Local Government Reform Act in 2014. Minister James Browne (FF) has indicated that the government will move to set up municipal councils …

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Shannon Airport submit plans to convert former restaurant and bar into offices and queuing area

SHANNON Airport has submitted plans to convert a disused bar and restaurant into office space and overflow queuing. O’Neill O’Malley architects, who have offices in Galway, Westport and Shannon, lodged the application on behalf of the airport. An application was made to Clare County Council seeking planning permission for the “Conversion of the existing disused …

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Inagh-Kilnamona granted planning permission until 2031 to enhance Pit

INAGH-KILNAMONA GAA have been granted planning permission until 2031 to construct a new spectator stand, flood lighting and other developments at their Kilnamona pitch. The 2021 county finalists were granted an extension of the appropriate period of planning permission, meaning that they will now have six years to complete the proposed developments. Attention will now …

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Kildysart Show ‘like a festival weekend’

Kildysart Agricultural Show Society Officers. (L to R) – Noel McMahon (Treasurer), Peter Donnellan (Chairperson) and Dan O’Connell (Secretary). Photograph: Chris Copley BILLED as ‘the best in the west’, preparations are ramping up for the Kildysart Agricultural Show which has been described as “like a festival weekend” for the village.