Ballyallia Amenity Enhancement Plan

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Ballyallia Lake also known as Ballyallia Lough is located on the river Fergus north of Ennis, Co. Clare, covering an area of 308 hectares, it has been recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area for bird species in addition to being a proposed Natural Heritage Area. 

Clare County Council are developing detailed designs to sensitively enhance this lakeside amenity, whilst also considering the wider environment of the Lake. These designs build on the 'Amenity Enhancement Plan for Ballyallia Lake' which was commissioned by Barefield Tidy Towns, supported by Clare County Council and Clare Local Development Company and have been further informed through focused consultation with key stakeholders including environmental consultants. The original masterplan was developed in line with the following policy plans and documents

  • Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023
  • Clare County Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2023
  • County Clare Heritage Plan 2017-2021

The current proposed design looks to ensure the sustainable development of the area while strengthening its role to the wider Ennis town area as an amenity space. Following public consultations, it is the intention to submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanala in Q4 2022. Funding has yet to be secured for the implementation phase of this project.

Consideration has been given to submissions received at the first consultation on September 8th 2022 and online up to September 19th, thus the design of the proposed enhancement scheme has evolved. A second public consultation to review the design evolution will be held in Barefield Community Centre on October 12th from 5-8pm. Members of the public can also view the updated drawings (on the right) and make an online submission anytime from October 12th - 28th @ 4pm. 

The road infrastructure in the area does not form part of this enhancement plan, however a map with proposed changes has been uploaded for your reference (to the right). 



Ballyallia Lake also known as Ballyallia Lough is located on the river Fergus north of Ennis, Co. Clare, covering an area of 308 hectares, it has been recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area for bird species in addition to being a proposed Natural Heritage Area. 

Clare County Council are developing detailed designs to sensitively enhance this lakeside amenity, whilst also considering the wider environment of the Lake. These designs build on the 'Amenity Enhancement Plan for Ballyallia Lake' which was commissioned by Barefield Tidy Towns, supported by Clare County Council and Clare Local Development Company and have been further informed through focused consultation with key stakeholders including environmental consultants. The original masterplan was developed in line with the following policy plans and documents

  • Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023
  • Clare County Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2023
  • County Clare Heritage Plan 2017-2021

The current proposed design looks to ensure the sustainable development of the area while strengthening its role to the wider Ennis town area as an amenity space. Following public consultations, it is the intention to submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanala in Q4 2022. Funding has yet to be secured for the implementation phase of this project.

Consideration has been given to submissions received at the first consultation on September 8th 2022 and online up to September 19th, thus the design of the proposed enhancement scheme has evolved. A second public consultation to review the design evolution will be held in Barefield Community Centre on October 12th from 5-8pm. Members of the public can also view the updated drawings (on the right) and make an online submission anytime from October 12th - 28th @ 4pm. 

The road infrastructure in the area does not form part of this enhancement plan, however a map with proposed changes has been uploaded for your reference (to the right). 



  • Consultation has concluded
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