26/09/2020 - Clare Echo

Kilmurry Ibrickane claim sixteenth Clare SFC title

Kilmurry Ibrickane have collected their sixteenth Clare senior football championship and first since 2017.

Further COVID-19 cases recorded in Clare

248 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths as a result of the virus have been recorded in the Republic of Ireland with latest county figures noting an increase of three diagnoses in Clare.

Back to back Minor A titles for Corofin/Ruan

By Paraic McMahon

Corofin/Ruan’s burgeoning underage dominance extended to a second successive Willie Chaplin Cup on Saturday afternoon but only after a stern evaluation from Feakle/Killanena in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases prompts temporary closure of two Clare restaurants

By Paraic McMahon

Two restaurants in Co Clare have temporarily closed after confirmed cases of COVID-19 emerged.

Department finally complete detailed design stage for amalgamating Ennistymon schools

By Paraic McMahon

Confirmation has been issued by the Minister for Education that the amalgamation of secondary schools in Ennistymon has been approved for tender.

Clare SHC Final Preview: Experienced Bridge to hinder Mills’ dream outcome

By Paraic McMahon

It’s funny how things work out sometimes. With the pandemic protocols ensuring a limited preparation time, it certainly seemed to suit the strength-in-depth of the vastly experienced contenders most as Kilmurry Ibrickane and Cratloe renewed acquaintances in the football version while having shared the last five hurling titles, Sixmilebridge and Ballyea were anticipated to face-off for a historic Canon Hamilton showdown.

Like father like son for Tim & Timmy Crowe in training Sixmilebridge

By Paraic McMahon

When Sixmilebridge claimed their first Clare SHC title in 1977, they were trained by Tim Crowe and defeated O’Callaghans Mills, as the two clubs meet in the county decider once again, Tim is back this time as manager while his son Timmy is one of their trainers.