Double delight for Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray
A double for Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray was the highlight for Clare greyhound followers in Galway over the weekend while Kilmaley owners also showed they have the aces on the track.
Day: 7 May 2021
Marksman Shan ready to answer Call of Duty
*Aron Shanagher in action against Limerick’s Sean Finn. Photograph: Martin Connolly Last seen in gamer mode taking out opponents in ‘Call of Duty’ alongside Shane O’Donnell and Diarmuid Ryan for a Club Clare promotional video a few weeks back, Aron Shanagher is primed to answer the call to arms once more for Clare as they …
Kenneallys remember Jack & promote water safety with new fundraiser
*Jack Kenneally (RIP) and Danielle Kenneally. Placing water safety awareness at the forefront of the public’s mind for the summer season is the goal of an Ennis family who are also honouring the memory of a loved one.
Áras an Chláir to light up in teal for World Ovarian Cancer Day
Áras Contae an Chláir is to light up in colour teal on Saturday to promote awareness of ovarian cancer in the county.
Ennis illegal encampment among properties searched in CAB operation
An illegal encampment in Ennis was among the properties searched as part of a Criminal Assets Bureau search operation in Co Clare on Friday.
‘It will take a couple of games to get used to’ – McGann talks through new rules for Allianz National Hurling League
*Rory McGann. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Awarding penalties and a ten minute sin-bin will be the big change to rules in an attempt to curb cynical play from defenders as the Allianz National Hurling Leagues commence this weekend.
Incidence rate of COVID-19 continues to drop in Clare
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media Less than five new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Clare as the county’s incidence rate of the virus continues to decline.
Post Office field is ‘the lung of Ennis’ as calls made for updated plans on its future
*An aerial shot of The Post Office field in Ennis. Photograph: Paschal Brooks Upgraded plans for The Post Office field must coincide with the progression of public realm works in the town of Ennis, local representatives have stressed.
CellNet partner as sponsor of Clare Echo’s hurling coverage
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Rural Broadband and Telecom service provider Cellnet are proud to partner with The Clare Echo as the main sponsor of their hurling coverage for 2021.
Conlon named at centre-back for Clare’s league opener
*John Conlon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s senior hurlers will be the county’s first side in competitive action this year when they make the trip to Antrim over the weekend.