Multi-person bikes suggested to improve health of persons with disabilities in Ennis
Introduction of multi-person bikes across Ennis have been suggested as a way of “promoting inclusion” in the county town.
Paul Murphy
‘Neighbours from hell wreaking havoc’ in Council property
“Neighbours from hell” are “wreaking havoc” in Clare County Council owned houses, a local elected representative has declared.
Council clarify that Francis St crosswalk ‘was never a pedestrian crossing’
Clarity has been provided by Clare County Council engineers that a crossing point on Francis St in Ennis opposite the Irish Wheelchair Association Shop is not a pedestrian crossing.
Footpaths predicted to slow down speed in Ballybeg
Less speeding will occur in Ballybeg once footpaths are constructed, Council engineers and elected members have predicted.
Railings around O’Connell Monument leaves elected reps on the fence
*Photograph: Fiona McNamara Ennis councillors are on the fence at the possibility of the Daniel O’Connell Monument being surrounded by iron railings.
‘It’s there in black & white’ says Deputy Carey in response to Cllr Murphy’s claims of ‘untrue’ pyrite article
*Cllr Paul Murphy and Deputy Joe Carey at Latoon Bridge. A Clare TD has said contents published in a front page story by The Clare Echo are entirely accurate despite claims from a party colleague that aspects were “untrue”.
Action needed now to capitalise on future opportunities for Roche site
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Opportunities are being missed when it comes to the future development of Roche, a former Mayor of Clare has said.
Demand for pedestrianisation in Ennis leads to calls for thorough public consultation
A thorough period of public consultation is to be held regarding the potential introduction of full-time pedestrianisation measures in Ennis.
Community effort puts Clarecastle playground autism facilities into full swing
*Deputy Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Paul Murphy, Grace O’Rourke, Clarecastle Playground Committee, Ennis Voices for Autism (EVA) secretary, Gearoid Mannion, Sarah O’Neill, Clarecastle Playground Committee. Photograph: John Power. Sensory and autism friendly upgrades were made to the playground in Clarecastle, infusing inclusivity into a public amenity that required a “much needed upgrade”.
‘Public need to contact Gardaí over speeding not local councillors’
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Gardaí should be called instead of local politicians for instances of speeding across the county, an Ennis councillor has said.