Anger In Ennistymon As Council Fells Decades-Old Trees In Square

There has been strong anger and concern in Ennistymon following Clare County Council’s decision to proceed with the removal of mature, decades-old trees in the town square as part of ongoing public realm regeneration works.     The felling of the first tree last week prompted immediate reaction from local residents, who are now urging the council to pause the works and reconsider the layout to preserve the remaining trees.    Campaigners say they are not opposed to the regeneration of the square but believe the existing trees could be retained with only minor design adjustments.     The move has also drawn attention in the context of recent national and EU-level warnings on biodiversity loss, with locals questioning why established trees are now being removed despite no previous concerns about their condition.    For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Maeve Stone, a concerned local. Photo (c) Phil Evenden from Pexels via Canva