War of words erupts with Ennis 2040 DAC & Save Ennis Town at loggerheads
*Ground investigation works continue in Abbey Street. Photograph: Ray Conway. A WAR OF words has erupted between the Ennis 2040 DAC and Save Ennis Town.
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Flow of traffic likely to be reversed on Salt House Lane when public realm works commence
TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS will be introduced on Salt House Lane in Ennis when works on the second phase of public realm project in the county town commences.
Judge grants Garda contesting drink driving and careless driving charges early trial date
*The incident occurred on Abbey Street in February last year. A JUDGE has given a serving Garda charged with drink driving and careless driving an early trial date after being told the suspended officer faces “huge financial consequences”.
Big dig’ in Abbey Street is ‘shovels in the ground without consultation’ & ‘waste of money’
*Members of Save Ennis Town pictured on Harmony Bridge. Photograph: Ray Conway ABSENCE OF engagement prior to the commencement of an archaeological dig at Abbey Street car park has been met with strong criticism by the Save Ennis Town group.
Colleran Molloy & McNamara clash during special meeting
*Michael McNamara TD and Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy. AN ENNIS COUNCILLOR raised eyebrows at a special meeting of Clare County Council this week with her remarks towards a Clare TD and a fellow barrister.
Test excavations to begin on Abbey St car park in preparation for Ennis 2040 development
*Photograph: John Mangan A ROAD OPENING licence has been granted to a Dublin based archaeological and heritage company to conduct test excavations at the Abbey Street car park in Ennis.
Serious injuries sustained by male following Ennis assault by woman in pink clothing
*The incident occurred on O’Connell Street. Photograph: John Mangan GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which took place on O’Connell Street in Ennis on the early hours of last Thursday morning (August 3rd).
Garda contests drink driving and careless driving prosecution
*The Garda is currently suspended from the force. A SERVING member of An Garda Síochána appeared in court charged with drink-driving and careless driving in Ennis town centre last year.
‘Multi-storey Abbey St development could kill centre of town’ – warn Save Ennis Town
*Bridget Ginnity. A GROUP of local representatives who are against plans for the development of Abbey Street Car Park believe that no meaningful consultation has taken place with the public.
‘People are concerned about change but change is coming – Ennis 2040 respond to criticism
*Ennis 2040. OUTSIDE Tierney’s Cycles on Abbey Street in Ennis, a noticeboard erected on the footpath reads, “Save our beautiful town from the madness & dictatorship of Clare County Council & Ennis 2040 DAC team”.
