Regional

THE developers behind controversial plans for a €34 million retail development on the outskirts of Ennis could have to pay more than €700,000 to Ennis Town Council if the decision to refuse planning permission is overturned by An Bord Pleanála.

PEDESTRIANISATION is set to return to Ennis for St Patrick’s Day and it has been confirmed there will be free parking in the town on the day.

A NEW group has been helping young people in Cloughleigh to develop their talents for the betterment of their local community. The junior youth group has just recently started in the area and is aimed at young people aged 11 to 14. Already, they have organised a litter clean-up, with plans for even more action in the  future.

A DRAFT plan to improve the appearance of Shannon includes landscaping at the Ballycasey Roundabout, improvements at the forecourt of the Seán Lemass Library and improvements to signage in the town.

GORT Co-Op Livestock Mart celebrates its milestone 50th anniversary this year.

The developers of a proposed outdoor activity facility for paintball have insisted it will not damage the environment, including a protected horseshoe bat in a nearby protected house.

KILRUSH Town Council has highlighted Kilrush pupils for their input into the development of a new blueprint for the future development of the town.