Traffic will once again flow down O’Connell Street in Ennis later this month as Clare County Council ends the temporary pedestrianisation of the street.
In a statement issued this afternoon, Friday, October 13, the local authority said the period of pedestrianisation will come to an end on October 22.
Earlier this year, the council announced its intention to extend the action until January 7, 2024.
Following this announcement, Clare County Council received more than 100 letters of objection from local business people and residents.
“Temporary pedestrianisation measures currently in place for O’Connell Street, Ennis, will end on Sunday, October 22, at 4:30pm,” said a council spokesperson.
“This is in line with the road closure notice advertised in February 2023. As outlined in this notice, these measures were intended to be in place until January 7, 2024, or until the O’Connell Street Public Realm works commenced, whichever date would fall first.”
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