A new €20m motorway service station on the M18 has been officially opened, creating 120 new jobs.
The Banner Plaza is located to the east of Ennis, at junction 12 on the motorway linking Galway and Limerick.
It is part of The Plaza Group, which owns and operates a number of motorway service stations around the country, including the Barack Obama Plaza.
The Plaza Group is owned by Pat McDonagh, who is also behind the Supermacs fast food chain.
"This development finally brings services to what was effectively a 100km stretch of motorway without a proper service facility," said Mr McDonagh. "We are also very proud that this project has created 120 jobs and involved many local contractors and professional firms in Clare and the wider region."
Alongside petrol and diesel the service station has eight "super-fast" EV charging points, as well as a large food court.
