Fiery debate as Ennis councillors clash on €25m Abbey St plans
*Photograph: John Mangan A FIERY DEBATE saw councillors vote against pausing plans for a €25m development on Abbey Street car park in Ennis which was equated to “a box”.
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New pedestrian walkway for Clonroad Business Park sought to abate safety concerns
CONCERN IS GROWING for pedestrians attempting the access Clonroad Business Park while memories of current councillors playing soccer has left the Mayor of Ennis with “a bad vision”.
‘Disgraceful & disgusting’ behaviour at Cathedral Court laneway
*Cathedral Court. DRINK AND DRUG activity has made people “fearful” to travel by Cathedral Court in Ennis, a county councillor has claimed.
Ennis National School approved for Active Travel scheme
ENNIS NATIONAL SCHOOL has been chosen as a successful candidate for Active Travel funding this year.
Review of operations at Ennis Hospital including identifying greenfield site sought
*A review has been sought by county councillors. HSE OFFICIALS have been urged to review arrangements at Ennis Hospital including identifying a greenfield site to allow for further development.
Ennis reps to request €25m plans for Abbey Street be paused
*Abbey Street car park. PLANS FOR A €25m development in Abbey Street car park and the construction of a temporary car park in Francis Street costing €1m need to be paused, new proposals to go before the Ennis Municipal District will argue.
€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.
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.