LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS in Barefield are estimated to cost €11,000 for a 200m stretch of road.

An appeal for the Ennis Municipal District to install public lighting from Hassett’s Lounge Bar and Considine’s Pub down to Barefield National School was made by Cllr Pat Daly (FF) at a recent meeting.

Existing public lighting is in place “at and around the school and the junction where the two pubs are located,” acting senior executive engineer Ian Chaplin stated. He confirmed that an assessment had been completed along with a quotation for the installation of lighting.

According to Chaplin, the cost of supplying and installing five ten metre columns and 54w LED fittings complete with ancillary equipment and wiring would be in the region of €7,000. Extra costs flagged included civil works (€3,000) and ESB connection costs (€1,000).

He added, “there are a few trees that would need to be cut back that are interfering with the location where the lights would be installed, this work can be carried out by the MD. Overall cost for installation would be €11,000. If a budget can be provided for this work, Ennis MD will arrange for the work to proceed.

Cllr Daly outlined that residents in the village asked him to raise the matter. “It is a very dark 200m but anything over €11,000 is very expensive”.

Mayor of the Ennis Municipal District, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) stated, “it is very important improvement, it doesn’t seem an inordinate expense, we can work together to make it happen”.

Related News

shannon airport madeira 1
191k extra seats in Shannon Airport's summer schedule for 2025
scariff sign 1
Judge triples prison time for Scariff bottom biter
drumgeely avenue 2
Off-street parking to be explored for Drumgeely
harry dinan 1
Dinan who was convicted of killing Clare school teacher pleads guilty to drug dealing

Advertisement

Latest News
jimi coughlan bruce springsteen 1
Exclusive: Bruce Springsteen to headline Scariff Harbour Festival
shannon airport madeira 1
191k extra seats in Shannon Airport's summer schedule for 2025
scariff sign 1
Judge triples prison time for Scariff bottom biter
drumgeely avenue 2
Off-street parking to be explored for Drumgeely
clare v laois 15-03-25 cillian brennan 1
'We take real pride in performing in Cusack Park' - Clare captain Brennan
Premium
doora barefield v cratloe 28-03-25 cathal lohan eoin lahiffe 1
Successive Clare Cup wins for Doora/Barefield, Corofin, Crusheen & Bridge
avenue utd v newmarket celtic 05-11-23 ronan kerin jack kelly 1
Newmarket, Bridge & Fair Green complete Clare Cup semi-final line up & Avenue's reign as champions ends
clare v galway ladies football 30-03-25 caoimhe harvey 2
Clare destined for Division 3 after derby demotion
ennis library opening 15-11-24 clare colleran molloy alan o'callaghan helen walsh 1
Almost half of councillors fail to attend Ennis 2040 briefing
lahinch playground
'Only the swings are working at disgraceful Lahinch playground' slams Slattery

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Advertisement