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Overview

Ennis grew up around the Franciscan friary. The large building was an important seat of learning in its peak. It was built by the O’Brien family in approximately 1242 and was a religious centre until the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Ennis was an important market town historically. The market square today is still home to market stalls.

Ennis has become an important centre of Irish traditional music over the last fifteen years, and, late in May each year, hosts the Fleadh Nua, the second largest traditional music festival in Ireland.

Things to do

Ennis town centre consists of often narrow streets and many old buildings. One thoroughfare, Parnell Street, has been pedestrianised, while other main streets such as O’Connell Street and Abbey Street are one way. On busy days cars and people jostle for space. Many small shops, both old and new, make Ennis an interesting place in which to shop. The Pro-Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul can also be found in the town.