‘Ennis must embrace town centre living’
*Parnell Street. STREETS in Ennis town centre would make national headlines if ‘to let’ signs were placed on empty first and second floor buildings, a county councillor has claimed.
Abbey St
Abbey St plans ‘the death-knell’ for many businesses – Cahir
*A CGI impression of the Abbey St development. RESIDENTS in villages outside of Ennis will be further encouraged to do their shopping elsewhere if the proposed Abbey Street development proceeds.
‘We have two to three years to fix Ennis’ parking issues’ – Ennis 2040 Chief Operating Officer
*Kevin Corrigan. Photograph: Paul Corey ENNIS 2040 DAC’s chief operating officer has pledged to take on board feedback and comments from the public to their plans.
Fiery debate as Ennis councillors clash on €25m Abbey St plans
*Photograph: John Mangan A FIERY DEBATE saw councillors vote against pausing plans for a €25m development on Abbey Street car park in Ennis which was equated to “a box”.
€1m to be spent on temporary car park in Ennis after town reps vote in favour of lands disposal
A TEMPORARY CAR PARK is to be built on Francis St in Ennis at a cost of €1m after elected representatives for the county town voted 4-3 in favour of the property’s disposal.
Plans to be lodged for apartment and retail projects in Ennis town centre
*Photograph: Bob Singer PLANS for large residential and commercial developments in Ennis town centre will be submitted this year as part of efforts to attract €100m investment.
Park & ride scheme suggested as aid to Ennis’ traffic congestion & poor air quality
*Traffic on the Mill Rd, Ennis “BOTTLENECK TRAFFIC” in the county town has prompted one local councillor to seek the development of a park and ride scheme on the outskirts of Ennis.
Clare Echo announces premium model for online readers
THE Clare Echo has launched a premium subscription model for online readers in a move to safeguard the future of invaluable, accessible local journalism.
Public demand for pedestrianisation of Ennis is high
OVER 70 percent of the Clare public wish to see the streets of Ennis pedestrianised while local businesses remain unconvinced on the change.
Shortage of outdoor seating in Ennis flagged by councillors
*The parklet which was on O’Connell St during the duration of the Temporary Mobility Plan in Ennis. ENNIS is lacking an adequate amount of outdoor seating for its “ageing population”, an elected representative has said.