Council on track to deliver 232 houses in Clare in 2026
CLARE County Council is on course to deliver 232 social and affordable homes this year, with the support of local developers and in partnership with Approved Housing Bodies.
Ennis
‘Togetherness’ concert comes to St Columba’s Church
*Paul Cibis. Photograph: Jim Kroft A GALWAY sporano and German renowned pianist are set to perform in Ennis as part of their concert series exploring the theme of love. To celebrate the launch of her debut album ‘Togetherness’ on Navona Records, Galway soprano Helen Hancock welcomes her pianist Paul Cibis back to Ireland for a …
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Three special classes announced for Ennis
*St Flannan’s College, Ennis THREE additional special needs class will come to Ennis. Of the classes, one will be allocated to Ennis National School and two will be introduced to St Flannan’s College. Fianna Fáil Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan, announced this week that 168 classes have been assigned to 159 schools. The announcement …
Prison will not be pleasant for East Clare man
*Limerick prison cell A JUDGE has told a 20-year old east Clare man that if he is sent to prison it will not particularly pleasant where he will have to share a prison cell with three other men. At Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis, Judge Alec Gabbett told Adrian Kelly of Teerana, Kilkishen “this is your last chance, this is it” …
Coláiste Muire crowned Munster Champions
*Coláiste Muire camogie team celebrates their win. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COLÁISTE Muire Ennis have been crowned Munster Champions. The Junior B camogie side put in a fantastic performance to defeat Sarced Heart Clonakilty on a scoreline of 1-09 to 0-10 at Clarecastle GAA grounds last Saturday afternoon in front of a healthy crowd. Photos by …
Councillors want to end reign of ‘Limerick Road’
ENNIS councillors have moved to ‘preserve history’ by promoting signage on the Clare Road. The Clare Road, stretches from Darcy’s Corner in Ennis – where DNG O’Sullivan Hurley’s offices are – to the periphery of Clarecastle village. However in recent decades, it has incorrectly garnered the unofficial title of the Limerick Road. The notice of …
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Proposal announced for the pedestrianisation of O’Connell St
CLARE County Council has announced its intention to introduce permanent partial pedestrianisation of O’Connell Street, Ennis, set to commence on March 2, 2026. This proposal comes in response to significant public engagement, with almost 90% of participants in a recent survey expressing support for pedestrianisation measures. The proposed change aims to support a vibrant and …
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Nollaig na mBan dinner adds to €14k Samaritans donation
*Anna Mannion, Fran Best & Miriam Simon. Photograph: Tom Micks SOROPTIMISTS are set to hand over €14k to Samaritans thanks to their recent Charity Dinner. On Saturday, the Ennis & District Branch of a women’s group raised €9,600 during their Nollaig na mBan Charity Dinner at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, bringing their Samaritans donation …
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Dermot Hayes remembered for his activism after passing
*Dermot Hayes. Photograph: John Mangan DERMOT Hayes (71) has been remembered for his three decades of activism after his passing on Saturday. Dermot Hayes passed away peacefully on January 3 surrounded by family at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, in the care of their ICU team. “For now, we will take a pause, to reflect, grieve, …
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Ennis slips in litter rankings
ENNIS has slipped to 15th spot in a recently released 2025 litter survey. The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows that although Ennis is clean, the town has slipped two places in the ranking of 40 towns and cities. The An Taisce report for Ennis stated, “With just four …