Australian engineer goes forward for election in Clare
An Australian born engineer, David Barrett has confirmed he will be contesting next month’s General Election.
Day: 22 January 2020
Family comes first as Ian Lynch rules out 2020 election bid
*Cllr Ian Lynch with his wife Irene and son Reuben at the LE19 count. Photograph: Martin Connolly Getting to spend time with his children during their formative years has prompted Cllr Ian Lynch (IND) not to contest the General Election.
Clare sides exit FAI Junior & Munster Youths Cup
*Ronan Kerin got on the scoresheet for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick They were level at normal time but still Avenue Utd and Shannon Town both suffered disheartening exits from competitions over the weekend.
Over 300 expected to attend Doolin Writers’ Weekend
Acclaimed writers and literary lovers are heading to Doolin for a three-day festival this weekend.
‘Huge prize’ at stake for Scariff/Ogonnelloe
A massive challenge lies ahead of Scariff/Ogonnelloe this weekend as they face Derry super-club Slaughtneil but an even greater prize is in their path should they overcome the All-Ireland champions.
Harty predicts Garvey or McNamara will take a seat
Outgoing Clare TD, Dr Michael Harty has predicted either Michael McNamara (IND) or Cllr Roisin Garvey (Greens) will be elected to Dáil Éireann with one Fine Gael casualty.