Ennis is to become the first town in Ireland to offer free parking for electric and hydrogen powered cars.
Free spaces for e-car drivers will be offered at Abbey Street Car Park and Glór Car Park, where charging points were introduced in 2012.
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It's hoped this will encourage motorists to 'go green'.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Brian Meaney feels it could also make the owners of these cars more inclined to visit the town.