The Parnell Street Traders Association says it has become disilusioned by Council efforts to improve the appearance of the area.
It comes as the rejuvenation of the area in Ennis came up for discussion at a meeting of local councillors last evening, with some saying the high number of vacant properties there is "not good enough".
A meeting of Ennis Councillors has heard that the amount of unoccupied business premises on Parnell Street in the town is "not good enough."
The Council is expecting to publish a feasability study on options to rejuvenate the area in the coming months, including a proposed roof there, but calls are being made for swift action in advance of the Fleadh in August.
Both local officials and elected representatives have accepted that the area needs to be revitalised, and one Councillor thinks temporary or pop-up shops and cafes could be one short-term solution.
Barefield Independent Councillor Ann Norton thinks people need to come together for the good of the area.
The Parnell Street Traders Association fears the measures proposed in advance of Fleadh won't do any good in the long-run.
Secretary of the Parnell Street Traders and owner of Household Linens Noreen Twomey Walsh agrees that all parties need to come together but she feels let down by the council's efforts to improve the area so far.
