Clare County Council postpones plans to demolish six homes after backlash

A row of cottages on Francis Street in Ennis were set to be knocked to make way for a temporary carpark

The council said the costs of refurbishment were 'deemed to be exorbitant and unviable' and are drafting plans for the six houses, which will be subject to public consultation. Picture: Clare Colleran Molloy

Clare County Council has temporarily postponed the proposed demolition of six houses in Ennis following a backlash from locals in recent weeks over the issue.

The row of cottages on Francis Street were set to be knocked to make way for a temporary carpark, while plans to redevelop the site got underway under the Ennis 2040 initiative.