Cratloe’s Pat O’Gorman to fill Council seat vacated by Cathal Crowe
*Pat O’Gorman. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Former Mayor of Clare, Pat O’Gorman is to return to Clare County Council, sixteen years on from last serving as a Councillor.
Day: 23 February 2020
Third league defeat piles pressure on Clare footballers
*Kevin Harnett offloads possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Failure to convert good scoring opportunities proved costly for Clare in the fourth round of the Allianz National Football League Division 2 played in front of an attendance of 893 people at Cusack Park this Sunday afternoon.
Clare qualify for knockout stages following Kilkenny draw
Shane O’Donnell. Photograph:Gerard O’Neill A share of the spoils with Kilkenny was enough for Clare to secure their place in the knockout stages of the Allianz National Hurling League.
Clare overcome the Cats in Kilkenny
*Clare’s Orlaith Duggan. Photograph: Caroline O’Keeffe Clare made it two wins from two in the 2020 Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League when overcoming All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny in the Marble City.
Doonbeg locals fearful of Trumps exit due to 16 month ABP wait
*Doughmore Beach. Photograph: Liam Ryan Following further storm damage at Doughmore, locals have expressed their frustration at the ongoing wait a decision from An Bord Pleanála on coastal protection works with some fearful the Trump family could decide to offload the West Clare resort.
‘Dream come true’ as Ballyvaughan’s Jegou selected for Team Ireland in Tokyo Olympics
*Liam Jegou. Photograph: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Clare-born canoeist Liam Jegou has become the first Irish athlete to be formally selected for the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
Aisling creators Sarah & Emer anticipate emotional conclusion to book series
*Sarah Breen & Emer McLysaght. Photograph: Al Higgins Sarah Breen’s first and last trip to Clare was a life-changing one, she is returning alongside co-author and best friend Emer McLysaght next month for the 2020 Ennis Book Club Festival.