Ennis Town Bus scheme may result in addition of pedestrian crossing on Clon Road
DELIVERY of the Ennis Town Bus in 2025 is hoped to result in the addition of a pedestrian crossing on the Clon Road.
Antoinette Baker Bashua
Temporary traffic management plan sought for Ennis as public realm works recommence
*Photograph: John Mangan ENNIS’ public realm works recommence on Monday with appeals made for a temporary traffic management plan to be introduced to ease congestion while capacity issues at the Maid of Erin roundabout has been labelled as a contributory factor.
Ennis residents still waiting on double yellow lines from Cornmarket St to Hermitage
DOUBLE YELLOW lines are to be installed from Cornmarket Street to Hermitage in Ennis.
‘Horrendous’ system of failing to fast-track medical cards slammed by breast cancer survivor
*Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward AN ENNIS breast cancer survivor has made an emotional plea for the HSE to issue patients with “critical illnesses” to be allocated a medical card.
‘We take so many things for granted when we are able-bodied’ – Clare Cllrs seek grant for hospitality sector to provide disability accessible toilets
*The motion was debated at the December meeting of Clare County Council. LACK OF ACCESSIBILITY at facilities across the county are depriving persons with disabilities of opportunities.
Ennis councillors shocked by Corrigan’s exit but believe exit presents chance to refresh plans
*Kevin Corrigan, Pat Dowling and Carmel Kirby. Photograph: Brian Arthur. ELECTED MEMBERS of the Ennis Municipal District have said they were left in shock following the decision of Ennis 2040 Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Corrigan to tender his resignation this week.
‘We need to step up our online communications’ – Council urged to be more proactive online during extreme weather events
*The Crisis Management Team meeting at Aras Contae an Chlair during Ophelia. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL can “step up” its communications during extreme weather events according to elected representatives.
Ennis is open for business this Christmas
*Moira and Catherine Kelly pose for a selfie with Santa. Photograph: Arthur Ellis SHOP LOCAL this Christmas was the message issued from the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council this week.
Dowling ‘lit a very bright candle for Co Clare’
*Outgoing Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. Photograph: Joe Buckley ELECTED members of Clare County Council were vociferous in their praise of Chief Executive Pat Dowling who confirmed that he will be retiring from the role at the end of the year.
‘This will not be the Children’s Hospital mark two’ – Council defend ongoing Ennis public realm works
*Photograph: John Mangan A SENIOR OFFICIAL in Clare County Council has said the Ennis public realm works “will not be a Children’s Hospital mark two”.
