O’Dea Clan Gathering ‘an economic booster’ for Co Clare
A TRIENNIAL family gathering crediting with giving “an economic boost” to Clare will receive a mayoral reception in Ennis.
A TRIENNIAL family gathering crediting with giving “an economic boost” to Clare will receive a mayoral reception in Ennis.
*The taxi rank in Harvey’s Quay. Photograph: Páraic McMahon. MOVING THE location of the taxi rank in Ennis can free up parking spaces, a long-serving county councillor has argued.
*Mill Rd in Ennis. Photograph: Páraic McMahon. ABSENCE of a footpath along the Mill Rd in Ennis has been described as “dangerous” but proposals within the local transport plan are set to navigate past the protected structure blocking the installation of the infrastructure.
*A full car park outside glór and the de Valera library. CAR PARKING and whether there is an adequate or insufficient amount of spaces in the county prompted another divergence of opinions at the latest sitting of the Ennis Municipal District.
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon. A NEW POLL has found that almost 80 percent of Clare Echo readers struggle to find a parking spot in Ennis.
*New efforts to generate more activity in the Market in Ennis have been touted. TRANSITION YEAR in Ennis students could soon be growing their own vegetables and selling at the Ennis Market.
*Abbey Street. LACK OF PARKING in Ennis town centre caused further division and debate between elected members in the county town.
*Ballyalla. A MULTI-MILLION euro investment is being eyed up for Ballyalla.
A PLAQUE in memory of one of Ennis’ most distinct characters has been restored to its location on O’Connell Street.
*A special meeting of Clare County Council convened to discuss the matter. CLARE COUNCILLORS have called on An Bord Pleanála to defer any approval of the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm project until meaningful consultation with local communities has taken place.