Calls for collective speed limit of 30kph in Ennis made by Mayor of Clare
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Calls for a 30kph speed limit to be introduced throughout the town of Ennis have been voiced by the county’s first citizen.
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Fencing suggested to prevent illegal dumping at Shallee Drive
Measures such as fencing have been suggested as a possible deterrent to future dumping at a vacant site in Ennis.
Restrictions at Maternity Hospital to be eased gradually
Restrictions on access to University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) are to gradually decrease as local transmission of COVID-19 decreases and the vaccination programme rolls out across the Mid-West.
Predicted busy summer for Lahinch heighten appeals for traffic calming at Shanaway Rd
*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Eamon Ward Predicted “huge traffic” along the Lahinch Rd this summer has reignited the bid to introduce traffic calming measures at the Shanaway Rd junction.
Greater Garda presence needed in Ennis town to quell anti-social behaviour
*Drugs are being sold on O’Connell St, Cllr Ann Norton claimed. Photograph: John Mangan Use of ‘inappropriate sites’ to house persons in emergency accommodation is leading to rising crime in Ennis a Clare TD has said with elected representatives calling for increased Garda patrols in the town centre.
Ongoing concern with system used for emergency accommodation in Ennis
*Ashford Court. Photograph: Gary Collins Suitable sites for emergency accommodation must be used as elected representatives have voiced their worry at the system of housing persons at both Ashford Court and Westbrook House.
‘The backbone of Ennis’ – Brass Band to be honoured by Municipal District
Formal recognition of the service given by Ennis Brass Band to the county will be acknowledged at a future ceremony.
‘Short-sighted’ to omit pubs from outdoor dining scheme
Ineligibility of publicans to apply for outdoor dining grants from the Irish Government has been slammed as “short-sighted”.
Authorities appeal for public to use Easter to stamp out COVID-19 as Clare spread remains low
Easter is the time to stamp out COVID-19 in Clare communities, the Mid-West Emergency Group have stated while 457 new cases are known across the country.
Faded Glenina road markings repainted
Faded road markings at an Ennis housing estate on the Gort Rd have been repainted following requests from residents and local representatives.
