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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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Cabinet backs new model four hospital for Mid-West

By Páraic McMahon

HOPES of building a new hospital in Clare have been brought back to life with the Minister for Health confirming the Mid-West will have a new hospital built within the next ten to fifteen years.

Up to 300 jobs to be created with Cahercon gas reserve

By Páraic McMahon

*An impression of the gas reserve. UP TO 300 jobs will be created in West Clare, a sixth of which will become full-time posts, with the building of a strategic gas emergency reserve in Cahercon.

Host of suitable sites identified in Clare for construction of new hospital

By Páraic McMahon

*Cllr Rita McInerney outside the injury unit at Ennis Hospital. Photograph: Eugene McCafferty. A HOST of suitable sites have been put forward by Clare County Council to the HSE as potential locations for a new hospital in the county.

Online survey launched by Council to determine whether O’Connell St will be pedestrianised

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Ennis MD FUTURE plans for O’Connell Street in Ennis and its potential pedestrianisation is the focus of a new survey launched by Clare County Council.

Co Clare named European Volunteering Capital 2027

By Páraic McMahon

Sharon Meaney, Manager of Clare Volunteer Centre; Gabriella Civico, CEV; Cllr Paul Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council; Brendan Boyce, Integration Support Co-ordinator, Clare County Council, at the award ceremony in Barcelona. CO CLARE has been named the European Volunteering Capital 2027.

Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus wins Pride of Place award

By Páraic McMahon

IPB Chairman John Hogan presents representatives of Obair Newmarket on Fergus CLG, Eimear Murphy and Orla Meaney with the award for winning the Creative Communities category at the IPB Pride of Place Awards, joined by staff and elected members of Clare County Council. OBAIR Newmarket-on-Fergus beat off competition from across Ireland to claim success at …

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Pedestrianisation back on the table with delayed public realm works to finish next month

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Páraic McMahon VEHICULAR traffic will return to all streets of Ennis town centre next month except O’Connell Street.

House Rules: New Council CEO announces structural changes

By Páraic McMahon

*Staff and elected members of Clare County Council were briefed of the changes on Monday. STRUCTURAL CHANGES to Clare County Council will put a stronger focus on housing delivery and activation with rural development no longer a standalone directorate.

Council Chief planning shake-up

By Páraic McMahon

*Clare County Council. A SHAKE-UP of the corporate structure of Clare County Council is set to be revealed later this month.

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Proposal announced for the pedestrianisation of O’Connell St

Cabinet backs new model four hospital for Mid-West

Up to 300 jobs to be created with Cahercon gas reserve

Host of suitable sites identified in Clare for construction of new hospital

Online survey launched by Council to determine whether O’Connell St will be pedestrianised

Co Clare named European Volunteering Capital 2027

Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus wins Pride of Place award

Pedestrianisation back on the table with delayed public realm works to finish next month

House Rules: New Council CEO announces structural changes

Council Chief planning shake-up

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