€6.9m allocated to transform Cloister into community space
*The Cloister Building is set for a major redevelopment. ALMOST €7M has been allocated to Clare County Council to transform The Cloister in Ennis to a multi-use community space.
Southern Regional Assembly
Our Lady’s Hospital for sale again
Once again, the site that was previously Our Lady’s Hospital in Ennis is for sale.
Murphy gets most Board appointments of all Clare councillors
*Cllr Paul Murphy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Clarecastle councillor, Paul Murphy will sit on the most boards and committees of all twenty eight elected members of Clare County Council for the next five years.
Charges & opening hours of Kilrush sports complex adding to obesity
Obesity is being assisted through the charges and opening hours for accessing community sporting facilities, one West Clare representative has stated.
Strengthening Ennis rail network & redevelopment of Our Lady’s objectives of RSES
*Our Lady’s Hospital. Photograph: DNG A number of infrastructural requirements for Ennis including the development of Our Lady’s Hospital have been identified as part of the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES).
Shannon has capacity for 4.5 million passengers without investment
Supporting investment in infrastructure, increasing its capacity, maximising tourism and boosting rail and road access are some of the objectives set out for Shannon Airport in the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES).
Clare expects Limerick opposition to ‘Europe’s first University town’
Getting approval for the South Clare Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) that would “become Europe’s first 21st Century University town” is expected to be “an uphill battle” due to opposition from Limerick’s elected representatives. Senior Planner of Clare County Council, Brian McCarthy has acknowledged recognition to the SDZ in the draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy …
Clare expects Limerick opposition to ‘Europe’s first University town’ Read More »
30% increase in Shannon’s population expected by 2040
Shannon has “significant opportunity” to “expand globally as a recognised centre of excellence for current and future software engineering/aviation/logistics talent,” according to a new strategy for the south of Ireland.
Reopening of Ennis A&E gets new lifeline
*Photograph: Firestone Hopes of reopening the 24 hour Accident and Emergency Unit at Ennis General Hospital have received a new lifeline.