Barack Obama Plaza, Moneygall

THE current proposal for the development of a Supermac’s Plaza on the outskirts of Ennis has not been granted permission, with the Council requesting further information.

The plaza at Skehenagh Roundabout, was to include a service station, convenience shop, food court, children’s play area and picnic area and 16 charging points for electric cars.

Clare County Council’s planning department were due to make a decision on the original application by tomorrow, but have requested more information from the applicant Pat McDonagh, who has six months to reply to the request.

A planning decision will then be due eight weeks after the requested information has been submitted.

The development has been surrounded by controversy following the submission of false support letters.

This is the third time that Pat McDonagh’s plans have failed to be given the go ahead by the Council.

Related News

st flannan's college aerial
An Coimisiún Pleanála refuse plans for €25m community hospital on St Flannan's College grounds
buddy mcmahon 1
'He was our North Star' - Buddy McMahon captain fantastic of all-conquering Newmarket-on-Fergus side laid to rest
ennis lions club 1
Ennis Lions Club bring Santa to The Height
ballyea n68 1-2
Concern brewing in Ballyea over 'unsafe 1km stretch'
Latest News
kevin hehir 1-2
Hehir creates history as first Inagh/Kilnamona championship winning U21 captain & manager
buddy mcmahon 1
'He was our North Star' - Buddy McMahon captain fantastic of all-conquering Newmarket-on-Fergus side laid to rest
ennis lions club 1
Ennis Lions Club bring Santa to The Height
shannon town utd vs fair green celtic 07-12-25 stephen ogundare cian johnson 1
Shannon Town claim big three points at Fair Green's expense
tulla handball 1
Tulla win Junior B All-Ireland title
Premium
Celtic move back to joint top in Premier Division
Host of suitable sites identified in Clare for construction of new hospital
Clare football bit by travel bug with seven footballers opting out for 2026
O'Malley returned as CSSL Chair with 7 new additions to Committee including political podcasters
Net surplus of €42k recorded by Clare Camogie in 2025

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.