Council u-turn over systems crash sees public consultation extended for Ennis transport plan
A TWO WEEK extension for the public consultation period for the contentious draft Ennis Local Transport Plan has been confirmed by Clare County Council.
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Éire Óg win Cusack Cup for second time with dominant extra time display
*Éire Óg celebrate after winning the Cusack Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ÉIRE Óg won the Cusack Cup on Sunday afternoon but despite the final score margin of fourteen points, they were extremely fortunate to emerge with the honours, upping the ante in extra time.
Laurel Lodge resident further remanded in custody for alleged assault of retired judge
*Laurel Lodge. AN ENNIS man charged in connection with the street assault of a retired district court judge has been further remanded in custody.
Cusack Cup decider serves as championship dress rehearsal for Éire Óg & Doora/Barefield
*Niall McMahon and Michael Nash jump for the ball as Aidan McGrath and Conor O’Brien await the break. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SUNDAY’s Cusack Cup final is episode two in the triology of battles between neighbours Éire Óg and St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield this season.
Online system for Ennis transport plan crashes but Council insist submission deadline won’t be extended
*A graphic of what is proposed on Clon Rd/Station Rd. RISING LEVELS of public submissions led to the online consultation portal for the contentious draft Ennis Local Transport Plan crashing and going offline overnight and into Friday morning but there will be no extension consultation period, Clare County Council has confirmed.
Ennis’ draft transport plan proposes 116 new schemes
*An artist’s impression of the Mill Rd one-way system. ENNIS’ 118-page draft transport plan is causing division particularly aspects to have one-way traffic on the Mill Rd and to remove the roundabout outside Ennis Hospital.
Donegan representing Ireland in two tournaments
Aine Donegan and Beth Coulter are set to team up at the Vagliano Trophy. Photograph: Oisin Keniry (R&A) ENNIS’ Áine Donegan has been selected to represent her country in two upcoming tournaments.
Ennis residents object to proposed Mill Road one-way system
*Photograph: Natasha Barton AN OBJECTION has been lodged by residents of Hermitage, Old Mill Rd and Cornmarket Street over proposals in the draft Ennis local transport plan.
Avoid one-way Mill Rd system by delisting protected structure says Ennis business owner
*Michael Barry shares his concerns with the proposals. Photograph: Natasha Barton AN ENNIS business owner has said he is willing to commence negotiations with Clare County Council on delisting a protected structure which could prevent the Mill Road from becoming a one-way system.
Mary Howard elected Mayor of Ennis MD for first time
*Newly elected Mayor of Ennis Municipal District, Cllr Mary Howard (FG) with her Deputy Mayor, Cllr Pat Daly (FF). AN EMOTIONAL Cllr Mary Howard (FG) remembered her late father Michael himself a giant in Clare politics as she became Mayor of the Ennis Municipal District for the first time.