‘Ennis in lockdown’ – councillors scrap over mobility plan
Tensions mounted at a fiery meeting of Ennis Municipal District on Wednesday as the topic of pedestrianisation in the county town was put into the spotlight.
Pat Daly
Further changes expected to streets of Ennis under €3.5m plan
Big changes are set to be introduced to the streets of Ennis including the installation of an interactive pavement fountain, demountable umbrella structures and making Barrack St operational for one-way traffic.
€14m Ennis library remains in limbo
Ennis’ new library building remains in limbo with contractors now off site since mid-July.
Ballymulqueeny house ‘nearly flooded out’ in 2012 needs Council assistance – Daly
A house in Ballymulqueeny that was “nearly flooded out” in 2012 is in need of surfacing works to prevent future scares, an Ennis representative has flagged.
Ennis Mobility Plan has affected Summerhill residents ‘more than anyone else’
Residents in Summerhill have been affected more than other households in Ennis as a result of the mobility scheme in place, the Mayor of Clare has said.
Reopening pubs would not lead to increase in COVID-19 cases – Daly
An Ennis councillor has called on the Irish Government to reopen urban and rural pubs to dilute the dangers associated with house parties and the spread of COVID-19 across the county.
Growth of weeds in Ennis need to be tackled – Colleran Molloy
One of the busiest approach roads to the county town is littered with weeds, a former Mayor of Clare has said.
Ennis school equated to Dunkirk
Activity at one of Clare’s largest primary schools has been equated with scenes from Dunkirk.
Overnight parking area for motorhomes sought in Ennis
With Co Clare experiencing an unprecedented surge in domestic tourists over a short time period, Ennis councillors have called for the development of an overnight parking area for motorhomes in the county town.
Illegal encampment on Tulla Rd vacated
An illegal encampment in Ennis has been vacated with pressure mounted by elected representatives and residents in recent weeks over the health and safety concerns associated with the site.