Merchants Square, Ennis
Co. Clare: the land, its zoning and planning, and every recorded sale since 2010
- Land parcels
- 18
- median 133.5 m²
- Median price
- —
- 2 market sales since 2021, too few
- Zoning
- M2
- Mixed Use, 18 of 18 parcels
- Planning
- 10
- applications within 15 m of the street since 2010
Estimate About €208,000 for a second-hand house here at 2026 prices; one sale in two between €175,000 and €249,000. Refine the estimate
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, within 15 m of the street
18 parcels, from 42 m² to 816 m², median 133.5 m².
Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Zoning
Development plan, within 15 m of the street
- M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Ennis and Environs, Clare The zoning objective in the plan
18 parcels of this street
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.
Planning applications
Sites within 15 m of the street, newest first
30 Jan 2026Refused
for a change of use of the existing ground floor retail unit to a one-bedroom apartment, together with alterations to the front elevation including new windows and all associated works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660044
15 Dec 2025N/a
for a change of use of the existing ground floor retail unit to a one-bedroom apartment, together with alterations to the front elevation including new windows and all associated works
Permission · Clare County Council, 2560796
22 Mar 2023Conditional
for development, the development will consist of the removal of the existing signs to the front and side elevation and replacement with new, internally illuminated fascia signage and all associated site works
Permission · Clare County Council, 23181
8 Feb 2022Conditional
to change the use of part of the existing building which is a protected structure (RPS No 770) from office to dwelling, with all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 22103
18 Dec 2020Conditional
for the retention of change of use from a private members club to a gaming/amusement arcade and for retention of the associated signage, internal alterations and ancillary works at ground floor level
Retention · Clare County Council, 20976
15 Oct 2020N/a
for the change of use from a private members club to a gaming/amusement arcade at ground floor level, Merchants Square, Curtin's Lane, Ennis, Co. Clare. The proposed development will include the erection of replacement sinage on the southern elevation and all ancillary works
Permission · Clare County Council, 20750
28 Jul 2020Conditional
sought as follows (a) Change of use of existing un-used restaurant (previously known as 'Bistro on the Lane') to a 3 bedroom residential apartment. (b) To demolish existing single storey annex (c) Refurbish and carry out mainly internal building modifications (d) all other associated site works and services (No 6 Chapel Lane is a listed protected structure RPS No. 772)
Permission · Clare County Council, 20517
7 Dec 2018Conditional
to carry out proposed works at the following Laneway locations: River Lane; Enright's Bow; Halloran's Lane; Brady's Lane; Barrett's Lane; Salthouse Lane; Brewery Lane; Howley's Lane; Fahy's Lane; Cabey's Lane; Curtin's Lane; Merchant's Square; Chapel Lane; Murry's Lane; Lysaght's Lane; Thompson's Lane; Arthur's Row; Scabby Lane; Shank's Lane; Post Office Lane; McDonnell's Row; McNamara Lane; Quin's Bow; Cooke's Lane; Westby's Lane; Bindon Lane; Old Friary Lane and Lane to Harmony Row. The development will consist of 1. Up-grading of the public realm of Parnell Street, from High Street in the east to Carmody Street in the west, including re-surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; replacement street lighting; replacement signage, new signage and signage restoration and all ancillary site works. 2. Up-grading of the public realm of the Laneways, including where appropriate re-surfacing in mostly natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; provision of bin stores and barrel plinths; replacement signage, new signage and signage restoration and all ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on these projects. An environmental Impact Assessment ( EIA ) screening determination has been made and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development. . Ennis is a recorded monument and place (RMP) and is classified as a historic town by the Archaelogical Survey of Ireland. These works are located within the Ennis Architectural Conservation Area ( ACA) and would materially affect the character of the ACA. There are a number of Protected Structures within the vicinity. An Archaelogical Impact Assessment has been carried out on the projects.
Permission · Clare County Council, 188012
9 Oct 2017Conditional
to RETAIN "change of use" of first floor commercial unit ( which received planning permission under planning reference no. 90-133 ) to "as constructed residential use" including all associated site works and services
Retention, 1 home · Clare County Council, 17769
11 Jan 2017Refused
for development which will consist of the change of use to the ground floor from a retail unit to coffee shop use, the erection of 1 no. fascia sign, 1 no. projecting sign and all associated site works
Permission · Clare County Council, 177
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Median price by year
Years with three market sales or more
| Year | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | €37,000 | 3 |
Every recorded sale
6 sales, newest first
| Date | Address, as recorded | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | 17 MERCHANTS SQUARE, ENNIS, CO CLARE V95YX56 | €192,000 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | APT 40, MERCHANTS SQUARE, ENNIS V95C896 | €135,000 |
| 24 Jul 2018 | 35 MERCHANTS SQ, ENNIS, CO CLARE | €79,500 |
| 11 Sept 2013 | 39 Merchants Square, Ennis | €37,000 |
| 5 Sept 2013 | 44 Merchants Square, Ennis | €37,000 |
| 26 Aug 2013 | 35 Merchants Square, Ennis | €37,000 |
Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.