08/08/2026 - Clare Echo

Permission granted for padel facility at former Ennis abattoir

PERMISSION has finally been granted for a padel facility and gym at the former Ennis Abattoir by Clare County Council. Clare County Council previously sought further information on the development in February 2025 after questioning proposed zoning at the site as well as highlighting Iarnród Éireann’s concerns that the proposed development could encroach onto the …

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Miltown wind turbine with 200 objections appeals failed bid

By Michael Fitzgerald

A MILTOWN MALBAY proposed wind turbine has issued an appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála after it was refused planning permission last month. Slievenalicka Locally Owned Turbine Ltd had previously applied to Clare County Council for the construction of a singular wind turbine but the proposed development was met with over 200 objections including government TDs …

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Paddy Meehan completes a clean sweep in Woodstock

By Seamus Hayes

Woodstock captain Pat Barry (right) presents his prize to winner Paddy Meehan. Paddy completes a clean sweep in Woodstock NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS native Paddy Meehan is celebrating a major golf achievement this week.

Public invited to help shape County Galway’s first outdoor recreation strategy

By Páraic McMahon

CONSULTATION workshops are to be held across the month of August on Galway’s first outdoor recreation strategy.

Day: 8 August 2026

Permission granted for padel facility at former Ennis abattoir

Miltown wind turbine with 200 objections appeals failed bid

Paddy Meehan completes a clean sweep in Woodstock

Public invited to help shape County Galway’s first outdoor recreation strategy

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