*Photograph: Fiona McNamara
Structural repair and refurbishment works to the O’Connell Monument at Ennis have begun.
Originally due to commence at the beginning of June, the works were postponed and instead started on Monday (June 28th) and are expected to last twelve weeks.
Scaffolding has been erected at the famous landmark which is tied into Clare’s rich political history. The project is part funded under the Historic Structure Fund 2020 from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Access to the loading bay immediately adjacent to the O’Connell Monument was temporarily blocked off while scaffolding was put up and decommissioned. A pedestrian management plan has been put in place by Clare County Council.
