A public meeting is taking place amid calls to protect arts and community space within the planned redevelopment of The Cloister in Ennis.
Clare County Council last month submitted a Part 8 planning application for the THRIVE Project at 49 Abbey Street, which is designed to enhance the town’s tourism offering by creating a dedicated visitor experience based on Ennis Friary.
Under the revised plans, the development will include exhibition and orientation space, while continuing to provide multi-functional community and education facilities in the strategic town-centre location.
However, the Save The Cloister campaign group, which is hosting a public meeting at the Old Ground Hotel from 7.30pm tomorrow evening is urging the Council to ensure the project remains true to its original community-centred cultural purpose.
One of its coordinators, Kaye Maahs is concerned a unique opportunity to expand arts facilities in Ennis could be lost.
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Statement from Clare County Council
Clare County Council submitted a Part 8 planning application for the THRIVE Project at The Cloister in Ennis, on May 8, reflecting an expansion and changes in the proposed use of the building.
The revised proposal is designed to enhance the town’s tourism offering by creating a dedicated visitor experience based on the Ennis Friary, including exhibition and orientation space, while also continuing to provide multi-functional community and education space in this strategic town-centre location.
The public are invited to comment on the revised plan during the Part 8 process which runs until June 22.
