Strategic development for Ballyalla underway with €40k allocated for 7km loop walk
A “strategic development” of plans for the short-term and long-term development of Ballyalla Lake Amenity are in motion.
Ballyalla Lake
‘Our local Lahinch’ – Ballyalla Lake ‘went back to what it was during COVID-19’
Ballyalla Lake “has gone back to what it was” due to an increased amount of visitors to the scenic location on the outskirts of Ennis during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Swimming ban issued for Ballyalla Lake due to thunder storms
A do not swim notice has been issued for Ballyalla Lake with the thunder storms causing an increase in bacteria at the location on the outskirts of Ennis.
‘Time to remove boulders from Ballyalla Lake’
*Ballyalla Lake. Photograph: Martin Molloy Ennis councillors have requested that large boulders be removed from the environs of Ballyalla Lake.
Strengthening Ennis rail network & redevelopment of Our Lady’s objectives of RSES
*Our Lady’s Hospital. Photograph: DNG A number of infrastructural requirements for Ennis including the development of Our Lady’s Hospital have been identified as part of the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES).
Ennis councillors repeat call to purchase Rocky Rd site
Ennis’ elected representatives on Clare County Council have declared the local authority “will live to regret” passing up on the opportunity to buy 17 acres of land at the Rocky Rd if the purchase does not go ahead.
Volunteers give Ballyalla a lift
Community Spirit was at a peak at Ballyalla Lake for the recent Clean-up Day. Residents and volunteer groups such as the Ballyalla Blue Flag Working Group and Ennis Boy Scouts joined forces to tidy up this fantastic amenity in Ennis after a successful summer season. Residents and Volunteer groups, such as the Ballyalla Blue Flag …
Stretch of Fergus riverbed dries up completely
DROUGHT conditions have led to one part of the River Fergus drying up for the first time in at least five decades. Local Ruan resident Brian Cunningham explained that in his 39 years living in the area pictured, he has never seen the riverbed completely dry up. “It’s like that now a week,” explained Mr …