Ennis, Ireland
Ennis: Roundabout Capital of Munster
"Where Every Journey Involves at Least Four Roundabouts"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield depicting the twisting medieval streets of Ennis rendered as an unsolvable maze, flanked by two roundabout signs rampant, with the Ennis Friary rising above a banner reading 'Sat Nav Recalculating' in Latin.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Charming medieval streets that were clearly designed for horses, not the Transit van that nearly took my wing mirror off outside Brown's. The Fleadh atmosphere is fantastic if you're here in November, but good luck finding parking within a mile of O'Connell Square any other time. Daniel O'Connell's statue watches over a town that's equal parts heritage trail and traffic jam, and I mean that as a backhanded compliment."— Gerald Fintan-Hoey, Limerick
Property Listing
Nestled where the River Fergus loops charmingly around the town centre, this vibrant County Clare hub offers character-filled medieval streetscapes, a thriving traditional music scene, and unrivalled proximity to no fewer than six roundabouts. Perfect for buyers who enjoy narrow one-way systems and the occasional Fleadh-induced gridlock as a lifestyle feature.
Twinned With
Milton Keynes — Both towns have achieved a spiritual, almost artistic mastery of the roundabout as an urban planning philosophy.
Supporting Evidence
Ennis was the first town in Ireland to install traffic lights, way back in the 1950s, and locals still argue about whether that was a mistake.