*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.
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.
*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.
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 …
*Photograph: Tom Micks REVISED plans have been submitted by Clare County Council for future development of The Cloister.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*The matter was discussed at the April meeting of Clare County Council. ELECTED members of Clare County Council were told to “be cautious” with a proposal to base ambulance units at fire stations in Ennis, Kilrush and Shannon.