Ennis 2040

05/05/2026

📢 Ennis ACA Streetscape Enhancement Scheme remains open for applications.

Clare County Council actively encourages applications from eligible businesses/property owners for grant assistance under this scheme.

To apply and read full terms and conditions as well as to view a map of the area covered by the scheme visit https://www.clarecoco.ie/council/about-the-council/municipal-districts/ennis-municipal-district/ennis-aca-streetscape-enhancement-scheme-2026

04/03/2026

New job opportunities coming to Ennis with the opening of a new Woodies store 👏

Read about it in the Clare Echo

UP to thirty jobs are to be created when Woodie’s opens its first Co Clare store on the outskirts of Ennis.

03/03/2026

Great to see interest in the old Roche site - The Chinese Ambassador to Ireland has confirmed he’ll be exploring investment opportunities at the Roche site in Clarecastle. Listen to Clare FM

https://www.clare.fm/news/chinese-ambassador-to-explore-investment-in-clarecastle-roche-site/

Clarecastle presents a rare opportunity to acquire and develop a strategic stand-alone fully serviced prime industrial site in a highly accessible location on the west coast of Ireland.

19/02/2026

Our regional airport Shannon Airport is set to benefit from a €15m upgrade and facelift. Looking forward to seeing the new look and facilities.

See more details here on Clare FM

https://www.clare.fm/news/construction-underway-on-e15m-upgrade-of-shannon-airport-terminal-building/

20/01/2026

Best of luck to The Moher Soap Company, Mamas Boobie Box and Gealach Candles as they represent Clare at the Local Enterprise Showcase at the RDS. Local Enterprise Office Clare

Three Clare businesses are going under the spotlight at the Local Enterprise Showcase in the RDS.

19/01/2026

This is very welcome news for Ennis and those looking for a new home in Ennis https://www.clare.fm/news/planning-permission-granted-for-largest-ever-housing-development-in-ennis/

14/01/2026

Great to see that four Clare schools are set to benefit from the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme. This is something that was highlighted by students participating in our TY Programme in 2023 and 2024. https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1969903/strength-to-strength-four-clare-schools-selected-for-major-safety-programme.html

13/01/2026

2025 was a good year for Shannon Airport We are fortunate to have such a proactive airport on our doorstep. https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0112/1552665-shannon-airport-passenger-numbers/

07/01/2026

❕ Reminder: Have Your Say on the future pedestrianisation of O'Connell Street, Ennis

🌐 Visit: https://yoursay.clarecoco.ie/ennis-pedestrianisation-2026

📆 Survey open until 4 January 2026

📄 Printed versions of the survey are also available at council buildings, including libraries.


❕ Meabhrúchán: Déan do thuairim a roinnt faoi Shráid Uí Chonaill, Inis, a áirithiú do choisithe

🌐 Tabhair cuairt ar: https://yoursay.clarecoco.ie/ennis-pedestrianisation-2026

📆 Suirbhé ar oscailt go dtí an 4 Eanáir 2026

📄 Tá leaganacha clóite den suirbhé ar fáil freisin i bhfoirgnimh an chomhairle, lena n‑áirítear leabharlanna.

20/12/2025

Part 2 - On the streets of Ennis
More views from retailers and shoppers on the changing streets of Ennis, captured during our recent walkabout. Thanks again to everyone who took part including and