18/07/2021 - Clare Echo

Banning of single use plastics will make Clare beaches cleaner

Clare beaches and seas can expect to become cleaner as single use plastic items are banned in Ireland.

Clare suffer sunstroke in dramatic opener

*Clare’s Fidelma Marrinan with Leitrim’s Claire Qwens. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography It’s back to the drawing board for a shellshocked Clare after suffering their third successive opening round defeat in Ballinasloe this afternoon at the hands of a never-say-die Leitrim.

Bigger impact from bench was a target for Clare in Wexford win – Lohan

By Páraic McMahon

*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Joe Buckley Securing a bigger impact from the bench was one of the key aims for Clare’s senior hurlers in their three point victory over Wexford, manager Brian Lohan outlined.

Minimum improvement of 40% required by Clare U20s – Doyle

By Eoin Brennan

*Sean Doyle. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Clare U20 hurling boss Sean Doyle is under no illusions that his side have a lot to work to get through if they are to upset Limerick in the Munster semi-final on Monday night.

Lifford businesses ‘feeling out of the loop’

By Páraic McMahon

*Cllr Mary Howard. Photograph: Eamon Ward Lifford businesses are “feeling a little out of the loop” through the absence of hanging festoon lights.

Jilly & Joe’s aiding Bunratty to become ‘tourist resort on weekends’

By Cian O Broin

A Bunratty hotel is promoting family fun and safety this summer through the recent opening of an alcohol-free bar.

Road to Croker begins in Ballinasloe for Talty & Clare ladies

By Eoin Brennan

Following a debut season as coach in 2020, Evan Talty’s elevation to the managerial hot-seat of Clare ladies football is matched by heightened ambition for this year’s All-Ireland Intermediate Championship.