Ennis

MORE than 1.5 million people have descended upon Rio de Janeiro for the opportunity to see Pope Francis celebrate World Youth Day this week among them is former Ennis priest Fr John Molloy.

PLANS for a revamp of Ennis’ market area with a covered market are to begin at Garraunakilla, the site of the current Farmer’s Market. Talks are also to get underway with local businesses in Barrack Street about the possibility of expanding the covered market into that area. The coverings for the market area are expected to cost €25,000 each, Ennis Town Council has confirmed.

RESIDENTS of Cappahard and Oakleigh Wood are “frustrated” that a promised roundabout on the Tulla Road has yet to materialise, with talks of a possible protest. While Ennis Town Council have agreed that a roundabout is the most appropriate solution to ongoing traffic problems in the area, “the critical issue is obtaining funding,” a senior engineer has stated.

Clarecastle Gathering 2013 got off to a great start on Friday with the setting of a new world record and the breaking of an existing one. Players and friends from all over Clare came to take part .

The recently launched Fabulous Fridays initiative has added yet another incentive to encourage shoppers to make the most of the extended opening hours.

LOCAL fundraiser Peadar White is more used to being behind the wheel but next week the Ennis man will be on two of them. The 69-year-old will be taking on a 24-hour static cycle challenge to raise funds for local Samaritans service.

THE development of a ‘green’ plan for the future development of Ennis and its Environs is something that every political party and independent politician should strive towards.