Clare County Council has rejected an application from a bookmakers to open an outlet in Ennistymon.
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Bar One Racing had sought permission to change the use of Conway's Shop, a protected structure on Church Street in the town, to a betting office.
Over a dozen public submissions were lodged concerning the project, and in its decision the Council deemed that the betting shop would have depreciated the value of properties in the area, and be contrary to proper planning.