*Ballyea captain, Tony Kelly. Photograph: Martin Connolly Ballyea’s attempt to win back to retain the Canon Hamilton for the first time in their history kicks off this weekend with the start of the Clare senior hurling championship.
*Photograph by Eamon Ward Three Clare locations have been awarded International Green Flags.
*Gardaí in West Clare. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s Garda Division faces a potential amalgamation as part of major alterations within An Garda Síochána in Ireland.
Becoming Ireland’s most sustainable town is the future aspiration for Kilrush following the publication of a recent plan which spans over 117 pages.