Ennis is open for business this Christmas
*Moira and Catherine Kelly pose for a selfie with Santa. Photograph: Arthur Ellis SHOP LOCAL this Christmas was the message issued from the Interim Chief Executive of Clare County Council this week.
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Hurling success results in ‘festival weekend’ and Banner bounce for Clare economy
*Crowds at the homecoming in Ennis. Photograph: Tom Micks A “FESTIVAL weekend” was experienced by businesses in the county town off the back of Clare’s success in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.
Clare Business Excellence Awards to once again shine a light on leading businesses across the county
Sheila Lynch President Ennis Chamber, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach Clare County Council, Noeleen Fitzgerald, Director Finance Clare County Council. Photograph: Eamon Ward BUSINESS leaders in the county are to be honoured in the Clare Business Excellence Awards which are running for the fourteenth year.
‘Ennis is one of the top tier towns in Ireland’
*Clare Malone and Justin Gleeson of People & Place with Tánaiste Micheál Martin (FF). Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNIS’ catchment population living within a one-hour drive is larger than that of Limerick and Galway City, according to a new report.
‘Informed investment decisions’ will be made based on Ennis socio-economic profile
*Tánaiste, Micheál Martin (FF) with Ennis Chamber President, Sheila Lynch. Photograph: Eamon Ward A NEW report shows that Ennis is the largest town in the West of Ireland, while “informed investment decisions” following the publication.
‘On par with Christmas’ – hurling fever provides timely business boost for Ennis
*Clare and Limerick supporters on O’Connell Street. Photograph: John Mangan ENNIS publicans have said the income generated from Sunday’s Munster senior hurling championship is on bar with their busiest Christmas nights.
Tattoo convention returns to Ennis
1,500 visitors are estimated to attend the Ennis Tattoo Convention which takes place in the county town this weekend.
Abbey Street development for Ennis 2040 will ‘divorce town from its connectivity with River Fergus’
*A CGI impression of the Abbey Street development. PROPOSALS to construct a mixed-use development in Abbey Street car park will further disconnect Ennis town from the River Fergus, the CEO of Ennis Chamber has warned.
Ennis retains Purple Flag status
ENNIS HAS retained its Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic and secure evening and night-time economy.
Election of Sheila & Maeve sees women occupy President & Vice President roles on Ennis Chamber for first time
Sheila Lynch and Maeve Sheridan. Photograph: Arthur Ellis SHEILA LYNCH and Maeve Sheridan’s election as President and Vice President of Ennis Chamber respectively have placed women in both senior roles on the board for the first time in its near 100 year history.
