March 12, 2025 | < Back
Ennis 2040 DAC has recommenced discussions with the Housing Agency and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on options to progress housing at the Causeway Quarter development on Francis Street, Ennis following the withdrawal of the judicial review.
The progression of this key development in the county town, was just one of the project updates presented to the Ennis Municipal District councillors by the newly appointed Ennis 2040 DAC Interim COO Padraic McElwee at a special briefing this afternoon (Tuesday March 4, 2025).
During the briefing, Mr McElwee outlined how Ennis 2040 DAC continues to make progress in activating sites that will enhance the county town’s economy, as well as proceeding with a revised design of the Boardwalk Plans at the Post Office Field.
It was agreed with members present to pause the proposed developments at Harvey’s Quay and Abbey Street while other projects take precedence.
Addressing councillors, the Interim Ennis 2040 COO said, “The priority focus is on developing Ennis and Clare by enhancing our retail and SME offering, delivering homes and broadening our short-term accommodation availability.
“The proposed boardwalk and amenities at Post Office Field will proceed with a revised design taking into account feedback from the public consultations. The development, which will connect Bank Place with Harvey’s Quay, includes an amphitheatre-style public space along Bindon St. with outdoor seating and direct access to the boardwalk. As one of the nine transformational sites identified in the Ennis 2040 Economic and Spatial Strategy, this project remains a priority.”
“We are also in the process of securing strategic sites in the county town having recently acquired Ashfield House. Given the high demand for accommodation and particularly tourism related accommodation in the town, we are considering various options for this key property and its curtilage. The details of the other properties currently being considered are commercially sensitive for now, but we are confident these acquisitions will be welcomed and will greatly benefit Ennis.”
“Ennis 2040 DAC as a wholly owned subsidiary of Clare County Council is committed to ensuring Ennis strengthens its role as a key regional economic driver for Clare and our county town. As a resident of Ennis, I am proud to lead the Ennis 2040 team on achieving our shared ambitions for Ennis and Clare,” Mr McElwee concluded.
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