THE current proposal for the development of a Supermac’s Plaza on the outskirts of Ennis has not been granted permission, with the Council requesting further information. The plaza at Skehenagh Roundabout, was to include a service station, convenience shop, food court, children’s play area and picnic area and 16 charging points for electric cars. Clare County Council’s …
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MENTAL health activist Gary Fitzgibbon has said that the protest held outside Ennis Hospital on Saturday has made him realise that the state of the Mental Health Service is worse than he thought. Speaking to The Clare Echo, Gary claimed a young woman was turned away twice in the one day from the Acute Unit …
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TRIBUTES have been paid to former Clare County Manager Michael Nunan who has passed away. Mr. Nunan, who was a native of Kilfinane in County Limerick but had been living in Ennis for over three decades, served as County Manager for County Clare from 1984 to 1994. Mayor of Clare, Councillor Michael Begley commented, “On …
THIS week marks two months of parenting in the Burke/Garrihy household and its fair to say our whole lives have changed! You hear it all the time but until that little bundle arrives nothing quite prepares you for all that wonder and awe! It’s another cliche but it’s true when they say it takes a …
CLARE County Council has welcomed the announcement by Retail Excellence Ireland that Ennis has been shortlisted to retain its title of Ireland’s Friendliest Place. Ennis, Carrick-on-Shannon, Limerick, Slane and Waterford will all be vying for the top spot come November when the winner will be announced at a sell-out black-tie event in Killarney. Retail Excellence, …
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BUSINESS meets pleasure this month as the Ennis Chamber Golf Classic takes place at Woodstock Golf Club on Friday, September 14. The mixed event is open to teams of four with members of the business community and golf enthusiasts alike invited to take part in the golf classic, of which The Clare Echo is proud …
A protest calling for improvements of the mental health facilities in Clare takes place this Saturday outside Ennis General Hospital. Shannon’s Gary Fitzgibbon has organised the event runs from 12pm to 3pm this Saturday and comes on the back of a public meeting held in Treacy’s West County Hotel last month. He explained to The …
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BANK Place Bridge in Ennis will undergo repair works over the next six weeks. Clare County Council says the rehabilitation works on the 17-metre long bridge will be completed by the end of September. Pedestrian access to businesses and premises on Bank Place and on Bindon Street will be maintained for the duration of the …
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By Elaine Tubridy AFTER nearly 30 years in business, Ennis boutique Cornucopia have loyal followers all over the world. Whether they’re in Boston, USA or Boston in the Burren, customers can now shop the latest trends on Cornucopia’s brand new website. Shop owner Sinead Pyne is very excited that the online platform is up and …
THE Managing Director of Supermac’s Ireland has expressed surprise at what he terms the wholly mistaken views expressed in the media by some hoteliers and forecourt retailers regarding Pat McDonagh’s plans to build a Motorway Service Area at Junction 12 on the Gort to Limerick Motorway. It comes as the planning submission date passed yesterday, …
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