National Planning Framework ‘a death sentence to rural Clare’
Leaving the National Planning Framework as it stands is “a death sentence to rural Clare,” the county’s longest serving politician has predicted.
Clare Colleran Molloy
‘One of life’s very special people’ – tributes paid to Ennis musician Liam Murphy
Tributes have been paid to Ennis musician, Liam Murphy who died peacefully on Sunday.
Varadkar to launch Ennis 2040 Strategy on Friday
Tanáiste Leo Varadkar (FG) is to launch the Ennis 2040 Strategy this Friday.
Local artists pinpointed as potential users of Chapel Lane’s vacant buildings
Regenerating a historic part of Ennis could see it become an an asset to local artists and craftspeople, an elected representative has predicted.
Potential of dezoning lands with no wastewater infrastructure ‘closes the door’ on rural Clare
*O’Callaghans Mills. Photograph: John Mangan Rural communities in Clare are at risk of “dying out” with plans to dezone lands in areas without wastewater infrastructure in the upcoming County Development Plan.
Spancilhill Cross speeding of ‘grave concern’
*Photograph: John Mangan Speeding by Spancilhill Cross is of “grave concern” to local residents.
Footpaths predicted to slow down speed in Ballybeg
Less speeding will occur in Ballybeg once footpaths are constructed, Council engineers and elected members have predicted.
Railings around O’Connell Monument leaves elected reps on the fence
*Photograph: Fiona McNamara Ennis councillors are on the fence at the possibility of the Daniel O’Connell Monument being surrounded by iron railings.
Demand for pedestrianisation in Ennis leads to calls for thorough public consultation
A thorough period of public consultation is to be held regarding the potential introduction of full-time pedestrianisation measures in Ennis.
Reducing cost of disposing mattresses won’t bring down illegal dumping – Council
Reducing the charges for the disposal of mattresses will not necessarily result in less illegal dumping, senior officials in Clare County Council have flagged.