Kilshanny
Kilshanny Location and Context Kilshanny is situated on the N67, mid-way between Ennistymon and Lisdoonvarna. The village has developed in a linear fashion along a staggered crossroads on the N67. The local pub, Kilshanny House, is located at the centre of the village. The community centre and church are further southwest, and the national school is at a distance to the north. Kilshanny offers a high-quality rural environment in which to live, located close to all the amenities in Ennistymon, Lisdoonvarna and Doolin. It is a small village consisting of a pub church, community hall national school and a small number of houses. Clare Bus provides a service on alternate Tuesdays to Ennistymon, Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan. There is no public footpath within the village. The strategy for Kilshanny is to encourage small-scale incremental residential growth that will be reflective of the rural nature of the settlement. Proposals for any suitably scaled and appropriate commercial or employment generating development will be encouraged. Kilshanny is served by a public group water scheme. There is no wastewater treatment infrastructure in this settlement. Any future residential development including alterations to existing residential developments, commercial or employment generating development will require private wastewater treatment subject to suitable site specific conditions and must ensure they are in compliance with the EPA Code of Practice for ‘On Site Wastewater Treatment Systems’ in order to ensure no significant long term effects on the Cooleen River. General Objectives: • To make provision for the sustainable growth of the village which will support existing services and encourage further expansion of the service base, whilst retaining its distinctive character; and • To support the provision of infrastructure to allow for future growth of the village. Employment and Enterprise Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy in the smaller settlements around the County. In order to support economic development, the Council will facilitate and encourage farm enterprise and Agri-tourism in Kilshanny as well as supporting home-based economic activity where feasible. Proximity to Ennistymon provides employment and educational opportunities within short commuting distance
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