Club player of the Year Tony Kelly Without him Ballyea would not have secured their second senior championship. He scored 1-09 in their semi-final win over O’Callaghans Mills and was central to their success. His clubmate Niall Deasy, Cratloe’s Rian Considine, Aidan McCarthy of Inagh/Kilnamona and Feakle duo Oisin Donnellan and Shane McGrath were other …
Club player of the Year EOIN CLEARY Standout for the county champions all year long and on the biggest day of all, stood up to the pressure against Ennistymon and scored two early crucial points to get the ball rolling for Miltown Malbay. Leadership and class in abundance. Club team of the Year MILTOWN MALBAY …
JANUARY KILKEE GOES PLASTIC FREE Kilkee became a national leader by becoming the first town in Ireland to go completely plastic free. Businesses in the West Clare town all agreed to switch to biodegradable coffee cups, straws, pizza boxes and takeaway containers among others. Kilkee Chamber of Commerce Project Manager Cillian Murphy said, “I think …
As 2018 comes to an end, we reflect on a tumultuous year in Irish politics that’s finishing with a degree of stability suddenly taking hold. Míchéal Martin signing Fianna Fáil up to an extension of the Confidence and Supply agreement, until the Brexit chaos is resolved, has killed all expectation of a Spring time General …
With all the rushing and racing about of the Christmas season upon us and most people in full throttle at the moment with only a few days to go to that special of all days, it is easy to get lost in all of the festivities, shopping, parties, cooking, eating, drinking and gift giving. There’s …
Ronan Scully’s thought of the week: Embrace what you do have this Christmas Read More »
While every town and village has its Christmas tipple traditions, we can only focus on one, so why not the capital town, a thriving county capital means a thriving county, here are a few of my personal favourites. 1. Ciaran’s…a firm favourite for so many. It’s the warmth of the welcome as much as …
Aoibhíns TOP 5 : Festive Tipples in the County’s Capital Read More »
Sinn Féin have unveiled three candidates to contest the upcoming local elections in Clare. Noeleen Moran who received 4,216 first preference votes for the party in the 2016 General Election will represent the party in the Ennistymon area. Her selection was confirmed over the weekend with the Ballyvaughan native already announced as a candidate in …
Sinn Féin confirm candidacy of Moran, McGettigan & McKee Read More »
No incentives are given to tour bus operators that travel to the Cliffs of Moher. Clare is home to Ireland’s second most popular tourist attraction and subsequently large amounts of tour buses travel to the Cliffs of Moher daily. Individuals involved in the hospitality and tourism sector have spoken about the how the amount of …
Tour bus operators receive no financial incentives to visit Cliffs Read More »