Permission granted for Supermac’s Ennis plaza

• Date: 19 December 2020
• Published date: 19 December 2020
• Author: Gordon Deegan

The grant by Clare County Council for the development at Kilbreckan, Doora, outside Ennis is the latest twist in a planning saga that has lasted for just under five years.

The fast-food business lodged its first plan in January 2016 for a motorway plaza outside Ennis. It attracted opposition from a number of local Ennis businesses.

A previous application was marred in controversy after it emerged in 2018 that bogus letters of support were lodged with the council.

Actions disowned

At the time, Supermac's said it was it was "horrified" to learn from the media about the bogus letters "and disowns the actions taken and wants to distance itself completely from them".

Yesterday, the company's chief executive Pat McDonagh said he was "delighted" with the council's decision.

"There is nothing on that motorway between Limerick and Tuam. There is something going to go on it somewhere and it will be a big loss to Ennis if they don't get one there."

He added: "I believe that it will be very good for Clare and for Ennis and good for employment in that area."

Mr McDonagh said the plan will...