Temporary fence installed to allow reopening of walking lane in Ennis
A TEMPORARY FENCE has been erected to enable the reopening of a lane providing connectivity between Francis Street and the Clonroad in Ennis.
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€25m price tag and four year construction spell for Ennis to Ennistymon section of West Clare Greenway
*It is hoped a planning application will be lodged next year. A FOUR YEAR TIMEFRAME and cost of €25m has been earmarked for the Ennis to Ennistymon section of the West Clare Railway Greenway.
‘This is not our plan’ – councillors criticise outside influence behind County Development Plan
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE has dictated the County Development Plan, elected representatives have said with Clare’s longest serving politician declaring “it is not our plan”.
Process begins to rename Ennis bridge after world-champion boxer Mike McTigue
Michael McTigue, Mayor Clare Colleran Molloy, Nicholas Rynne, Kevin Rynne, Pat and Antoniette McCormack and Kevin Keane. Photograph: Natasha Barton A WORLD CHAMPION boxer from Kilnamona deserves to have a bridge in Ennis renamed after him.
Proposal to be lodged with An Bord Pleanála for €6m social housing scheme on Gort Rd
*An artist’s impression of the scheme. AN APPLICATION is set to be made to An Bord Pleanála for the development of a 20 unit housing development on the Gort Rd in Ennis.
Council make submission to Housing Department for Ennis & Shannon’s inclusion in affordable housing scheme
*Photograph: Eamon Ward A DETAILED SUBMISSION has been made by Clare County Council to the Department of Housing seeking inclusion of Ennis and Shannon in the affordable housing schemes.
Dowling to extend term as Council Chief Executive
*Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. Photograph: Eamon Ward CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling is to extend his contract by three years.
Moneypoint’s transfer capabilities still central as investment to grid to hit billions
*Moneypoint. AN APPROXIMATE €3.5bn needs to be spent developing the grid up to 2030 with Moneypoint still viewed as offering excellent transfer capabilities.
Further footpath works at Ballybeg in jeopardy
BALLYBEG is no longer being ignored elected representatives have claimed while a planned scheme to improve the area has been jeopardised by the lack of co-operation from local landowners.
‘I made up my mind on the day’ says Cllr who had crucial vote for €1m temporary car park
*Cllr Ann Norton and Cllr Paul Murphy. Photograph: John O’Neill HAVING HAD THE DECIDING say to proceed with a €1m temporary car park in Ennis, Cllr Paul Murphy (FG) has said he did not feel pressured into making backing Council management despite being called out by the Mayor of the Ennis MD for discussions prior …
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