Riverwalk walkways in Ennis to be assessed for upgrades
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon. PUBLIC walkways in Ennis will be assessed to see if they require upgrades and accessibility improvements.
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Preliminary proposals to explore old de Valera library in Ennis cultural quarter
*The former de Valera library in Ennis. PRELIMINARY proposals are being progressed for the redevelopment of the former de Valera library in Ennis while a councillor has called for unused buildings owned by Clare County Council to be utilised as artist’s studios and creative workshops.
CBS students leave Ennis councillors ‘mind blown’ & predicting next Elon Musk is from county town
SIXTH CLASS students from CBS Primary in Ennis have the potential to become the next Elon Musk, elected members of the Ennis Municipal District have said.
‘Our job is done’ – Save Ennis Town to stand down
*Photograph: Tom Micks SAVE ENNIS TOWN, one of the most vocal opponents to controversial aspects to the Ennis 2040 economic and spatial strategy is to stand down.
General Municipal Allocation figures revealed
ENNIS cllrs. have spent almost €40,000 as of April 2026 in General Municipal Allocations throughout the Ennis area. The figures were declared at an April sitting of Ennis LEA by representatives of the three largest national parties. Established under the Local Government Reform Act 2014, General Municipal Allocations (GMA) are a form of discretionary funding …
‘This can make the town’ – refreshed plans submitted for Cloister building
*Photograph: Tom Micks REVISED plans have been submitted by Clare County Council for future development of The Cloister.
‘Tremendous opportunity for Carrigaholt’ says Keating with Irish College ‘in the middle of planning process’
*Cllr Gabriel Keating (FG) wishes postmistress Maura McKiernan well. Photograph: Tom Micks CARRIGAHOLT “is the hub of the Loop Head Peninsula” with plans progressing for a new use of the village’s former Irish college.
‘He gave everything to the community’ – memorial bench for Dermot Hayes requested for new dialysis unit
*Dermot Hayes. DERMOT HAYES’ outstanding advocacy and his ability to converse has put momentum behind a new campaign to have a bench named in his memory.
Big win for Clarecastle to keep post office in the village
*Photograph by Tom Micks CLARECASTLE’s new post office officially opened on Tuesday morning, maintaining the service has been heralded as a big win for the village.
Proposals afoot to bring in cul-de-sac to Hermitage
*Hermitage. Photograph: Páraic McMahon. PARTS of Hermitage are to be turned into a cul-de-sac with a redesigned roadway to provide parking for residents and local businesses.