*A senior official said ‘an empty box’ and not a petition was presented by Save Ennis Town. Photograph: Tom Micks A WAR of words between Clare County Council and Save Ennis Town has erupted as tensions reach boiling point over planned developments in the county town as part of Ennis 2040.
*Harvey’s Quay (Parnell Street car park). SENIOR OFFICIALS in Clare County Council and Ennis 2040 DAC are still intent on submitting applications for planning approval to build on Abbey Street and Parnell Street carparks despite a former Mayor of Clare brandishing the plans as “criminal”.
*Abbey Street. TRADITIONAL SHOP FRONTS in Ennis must be maintained according to councillors from the county town.
*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.
*Kenneth Daly campaigning for safer conditions on Droichead na Gabhair. INTRODUCING a stop go system at Droichead na Gabhair / Drehidnagower Bridge is “not the answer” to solve safety issues along the Ennis bridge.
*Moira and Catherine Kelly pose for a selfie with Santa. Photograph: Arthur Ellis SHOP LOCAL this Christmas was the message issued from the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council this week.
*Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle (SF). Photograph: John Mangan A “PLIGHT” of criminality is spreading across Ennis and its environs while senior officials in Clare County Council held “a very productive meeting” An Garda Síochána this week where anti-social behaviour were among the issues discussed.
*Carmel Kirby. Photograph: John O’Neill. CARMEL KIRBY has been chosen as interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council.
*Theresa Roseingrave. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Theresa Roseingrave became only the sixth ever female chairperson of Clare Ladies Football in the association’s 41 year existence when succeeding fellow St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield club-mate Sean Lenihan at Tuesday’s Annual Convention in Hotel Woodstock.
*Amy Lenihan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography THERE WILL BE A strong Miltown Malbay support in Sunday’s ladies football final but not for the neighbouring Kilmurry Ibrickane parish.
