The 2,321 square metre, landmark building Ennis, comprises of a public library spread over two floors; a 100 square metre art gallery; and the headquarters of Clare Libraries and Arts Services. The building is located beside glór theatre, and is a specifically designed resource unifying the literary, visual, and performing arts onto one site, creating a vibrant cultural hub for the community in Clare.
Officially opening the new building, the Taoiseach, Simon Harris said, “I want to commend Clare County Council for their vision in delivering this ambitious project…It will provide a space for the community to come together; learn, socialise and relax.”
The design and build of this building were funded by Clare County Council, with funding also allocated from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Designated Urban Grant scheme (DUGS) and further funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development.
The three-storey building was designed by architects Richard Brown and Keith Williams of KWA, and built by Coolsivna Construction.