Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan wins planning dispute to build new Aldi store

Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan has scored a major victory off the field after winning a planning row over his proposals to develop a new Aldi supermarket in Ennis.

Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan has scored a major victory off the field after winning a planning row over his proposals to develop a new Aldi supermarket in Ennis.

An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Clare County Council to grant planning permission for a change of use of a retail warehouse at the Westpoint Retail Park on Kilrush Road in Ennis to a discount supermarket with an off-licence as well as an extension of the existing building.