Chief Operating Officer of Ennis 2040 to depart from role following resignation

The Chief Operating Officer of Ennis 2040 DAC is the leave his position at the end of this month, it has been confirmed.

Kevin Corrigan, who tendered his resignation before Christmas, leaves the post after three-and-a-half years during which time he helped drive the development plans for a number of sites in Ennis as part of the Ennis 2040 Strategy. He also led the acquisition of several key sites, instrumental to the successful delivery of the strategy.

Commenting, he said: “I would like to thank the Council, the Board and the talented team at Ennis 2040 for their support over the last three and a half years. While now is the right time to explore other opportunities, I look forward to watching the regeneration of Ennis into the future.”

Wishing Mr Corrigan well in his future endeavours, the Chief Executive of Clare County Council Pat Dowling expressed his gratitude for the commitment and drive he brought to the set up and delivery of the ambitious Ennis 2040 project.

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Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise at the local authority has been assigned to oversee the Ennis 2040 project pending the completion of a recruitment process to appoint a new Chief Operating Officer.

His appointment has been agreed with the Board of Ennis 2040 DAC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clare County Council.

Mr McElwee brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role. Aligned with his professional qualifications, background in financial services and his in-depth knowledge of the local business environment, is well placed to continue the progressive work of Ennis 2040 DAC.

Mr McElwee says he is looking forward to working closely with the Board of Ennis 2040 DAC, elected members of Clare County Council and the wider business community “to realise our shared ambition to maximise the potential of Ennis as the primary economic driver for the county and our people.”

Chair of Ennis 2040 DAC, Gerry Cahill, added: “I would like to thank Kevin for his passion, steadfastness and the role he has played in laying very strong foundations for the next phase of development. As a board we will continue to work with Padraic McElwee to ensure the continued development of the Ennis 2040 DAC projects in the long-term interests of Ennis and its stakeholders.”