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”.
Abbey St
€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.
Market Bar celebrates 10 years in business
Barry Pilkington and Bohuska Zajacova. Photograph: Natasha Barton THE Market Bar in Ennis celebrates 10 years in business this weekend.
Ennis targeting addition of at least one major multinational company by 2025 under new plan
*Photograph: John Mangan Retail development, an enhanced town centre and securing a major multinational employer are just some of the aims emerging from the Ennis 2040 plan.
Ennis 2040 plans for 5000 extra jobs & population of over 37,000 within 19 years
Pictured outside Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis, Co. Clare, to mark the launch of the Ennis 2040 economic and spatial strategy are: (front row, l-r) Cllr Ann Norton, Mayor of Ennis Municipal District; Cllr PJ Ryan, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; and (back row, l-r) Liam Conneally, Director of Economic Development, Clare County Council; Kevin …
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