Ennis mourns deaths of three business stalwarts of the town
*John O’Dea. THREE PROMINENT Ennis business people have died this week, ending respective eras across different industries.
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Clare man (44) charged with street assault of retired judge (80s) to face trial at Circuit Court
*FILE PIC: Joseph Mangan. A CLARE man charged in connection with the alleged street assault of a retired District Court judge is to face trial at the Circuit Court.
Series of events to take place in Ennis next month to mark 250 years since birth of Daniel O’Connell
*The Daniel O’Connell Monument in Ennis. Photograph: Fiona McNamara. A SERIES of events are to be held next month celebrating 250 years since the birth of Daniel O’Connell.
Clare man charged with assault of retired judge faces further charge of stealing beer cans
*The alleged theft of beer occurred at Dunnes Stores in Ennis. A CLARE man charged in connection with the street assault of a retired district court judge has been further charged.
‘The Council want to rip up roads’ – Flynn says Ennis transport plan is anti-car
*Johnny Flynn. Photograph: Eamon Ward A FORMER two-time Mayor of Ennis has launched a strong criticism of the draft Ennis local transport plan describing it as “anti-car” while warning Clare County Council could undermine public confidence in its planning system.
Ennis’ draft transport plan proposes 116 new schemes
*An artist’s impression of the Mill Rd one-way system. ENNIS’ 118-page draft transport plan is causing division particularly aspects to have one-way traffic on the Mill Rd and to remove the roundabout outside Ennis Hospital.
‘Talking about figures isn’t helpful in Ennis parking debate’ according to Council
*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.
Autumn ‘the earliest’ date for restoring of normal traffic flow on High Street in Ennis
*High Street. NORMAL traffic flow can only be restored to High Street in Ennis in autumn 2025 at the earliest, officials in Clare County Council have said.
‘Ye are losing the argument’ & ‘complete bunkum’ – Ennis councillors clash on parking again
*Abbey Street. LACK OF PARKING in Ennis town centre caused further division and debate between elected members in the county town.
Plaque in memory of Michael Tierney restored to O’Connell Street location
A PLAQUE in memory of one of Ennis’ most distinct characters has been restored to its location on O’Connell Street.