*Hermitage. Photograph: John Mangan SURFACES of the roads and footpaths of Hermitage are in an “acceptable condition” according to senior engineers in Clare County Council despite ongoing complaints for close to two years following a resurfacing job.
*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.
*St Flannan’s College. MEMBERS of the Student Council at St Flannan’s College have lobbied councillors in the Ennis Municipal District to assist with the construction of a bus shelter at the secondary school.
A PLAQUE in memory of one of Ennis’ most distinct characters has been restored to its location on O’Connell Street.
A CLARE COUNCILLOR has said people living in rural areas should move to the town if they want to have street lights outside their home.
*Signs have been drawn by children living in Ballybeg appealing to motorists to slow down. ELECTED representatives are to consider making an application to have a speed van located in Ballybeg to tackle ongoing speeding in the locality.
A REVIEW of all existing accessible car parking spaces in the Ennis Municipal District is ongoing.
DELIVERY of the Ennis Town Bus in 2025 is hoped to result in the addition of a pedestrian crossing on the Clon Road.
*Photograph: John Mangan ENNIS’ public realm works recommence on Monday with appeals made for a temporary traffic management plan to be introduced to ease congestion while capacity issues at the Maid of Erin roundabout has been labelled as a contributory factor.
