Rising tensions among Ennis councillors
TENSIONS BETWEEN county councillors in the Ennis Municipal District are reaching new heights.
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Ex Mayor of Clare brandishes RTÉ ‘a disgrace’ in criticism for failing to show Banner win over Limerick
*John Conlon catches the sliotar as it breaks from David McInerney and Gearoid Hegarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill RTÉ have come under fire for failing to show the Munster hurling epic between Clare and Limerick over the weekend.
‘Ludicrous’ to consider knocking cottages in housing crisis
*Cllr Donna McGettigan and Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: John Mangan ASPECTS OF THE ENNIS 2040 Strategy have been described as “ludicrous” by an elected representative while a member of the Francis Street Alliance has called for the DAC working to implement the plans to be scrapped.
‘We’ll keep pushing & fighting until they change the decision’ – over 100 protest at plans to demolish Francis St cottages
*Photograph: John Mangan OVER 100 people marched to the offices of Clare County Council as the Save Francis Street Alliance took their first steps in protesting against the planned demolition of six properties in the county town in order to build a temporary car park at a fee planned to exceed €1m.
Ennis Mayor backs plans for €25m Abbey Street development & demolition of Francis Street cottages
*Mayor of the Ennis MD, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF). PLANS FOR A €25M mixed-use development on Abbey Street car park, the abolition of six cottages on Frances Street and the construction of a €1m temporary car park in the town have been defended by the Mayor of Ennis who has claimed never to have …
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”.
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.