Tech multinational Cisco sets its sights on making Ennis a 'smart town'

Cisco’s CDA programme first launched in Ireland in 2018 in support of the nation’s Project Ireland 2040 plan for social, economic and cultural development

The plan for Ennis, which falls under the Country Digital Acceleration, will be supported through a contract with State body The Western Development Commission (WDC) Picture: Eamon Ward

Technology multinational Cisco announced plans to convert Ennis in Co. Clare into a “smart town” which will have better traffic management and increase footfall into shops.

This plan is part of a project by Cisco called the Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) which is expected to help increase investment in making countries more accessible through the use of technology.