*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.
*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.
*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”.
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.
*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.
*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.
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OVER 70 percent of the Clare public wish to see the streets of Ennis pedestrianised while local businesses remain unconvinced on the change.
*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.
Barry Pilkington and Bohuska Zajacova. Photograph: Natasha Barton THE Market Bar in Ennis celebrates 10 years in business this weekend.
