Clare County Council Confirms Permanent Pedestrianisation of O'Connell Street

Clare County Council has confirmed the permanent pedestrianisation of Ennis's main thoroughfare. From March 2nd, O'Connell street will become partially pedestrianised, with vehicular access permitted from 6am to 11am daily to facilitate business deliveries, drop-offs and refuse collection. The local authority carried out significant public consultation, with one survey showing almost 90% of respondents supported the route being closed to traffic. Ennis Municipal District Senior Engineer Paddy Tiernan says their hybrid decision was a fair compromise.