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OPPOSITION to plans for a massive retail development on the outskirts of Ennis has been shown by local residents, individual businesses, traders’ associations and An Taisce.
Read More »Ireland’s top hostel award for the Rowan Tree
ENNIS’ Rowan Tree Hostel has been named as Ireland’s top hostel for the second year running. The hostel, at Harmony Row, was awarded the top prize at the Hoscars 2011 annual awards in London.
Read More »Advisory group for youth centre plan
OFFICIALS in Ennis Town Council this week sought to allay the fears of residents of Cloughleigh that plans for a new youth and community resource centre in the area would lead to anti-social behaviour.
Read More »Council says no to Big Apple parade
ENNIS Town Council won’t be taking a bite out of the Big Apple this St Patrick’s Day with councillors turning down an invitation to attend the world-famous parade.
Read More »Lough Derg in ‘invasional meltdown’ from alien species
THE arrival of almost 20 alien species in Lough Derg has increased the risk of further unwanted invaders, which could change the entire ecology of the lake, a local marine biologist has warned.
Read More »Construction compound labelled a ‘bombsite’
A construction compound in the Westbury housing estate has been described as “a bombsite” that is “seen as a playground” amid calls to remove it.
Read More »Parish finances sink into the red
FOR the second year running, finances for Shannon parish are in the red. However, this year’s deficit of €15,384 can be attributed to the renovation project at Mary Immaculate Church, costing €30,000.
Read More »McNamara’s proposed reforms prove unpopular at council
CLARE Labour candidate Michael McNamara came under fire at the February meeting of Shannon Town Council.
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