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Oct 5 2023
FROM THE HIGHS ...TO THE LOWS
Businesses to march silently over 2040 plan by Páraic McMahon paraic@clareecho.ie
l Delight versus devastation - contrasting emotions on the sideline in Cusack Park from Cratloe manager Colm Collins and Éire Óg manager Paul Madden during Sunday’s dramatic county semi-final which saw Cratloe end Éire Óg’s reign as Clare SFC champions. Photo by Ruth Griffin
FRICTION between Save Ennis Town and Ennis 2040 DAC continues to escalate with a first of its kind silent march planned for the county town. Save Ennis Town will hold a silent march on Tuesday morning as they attempt to show opposition to plans to build on Abbey Street car park and Harvey’s Quay as part of the Ennis 2040 Strategy. A petition containing 3,500 signatures is to be issued to the Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Pat Daly (FF) as
part of the process. Chairman of Save Ennis Town, Gearoid Mannion said the plans will result in “abandoned white elephants in years to come” while also ripping “the heart out of our beautiful town”. Clare County Council have stressed public consultation will be held before any proposed development occurs. Meanwhile a second ‘big dig’ is to commence in the county town on Monday at Harvey’s Quay. In a statement to The Clare Echo, a spokesperson for Ennis 2040 DAC
outlined, “Any proposed development on Harvey’s Quay will not interfere, touch or build on any flood protection infrastructure now or in the future. Addressing the housing crisis through the provision of high-quality town centre housing is a priority for Clare County Council and the Irish Government. The taxi rank is to remain operational at the site for foreseeable future and an alternative location will be found when required.” Full story Page 4