Honorary Garda Tobin presented with motorbike
*Honorary Garda, Dylan Tobin. Photograph: Joe Buckley An honorary Garda from Ennis was this week presented with his very own BMW Garda motorbike.
Day: 4 September 2021
‘We have suffered in silence’ – pyrite homeowners in Clare strengthened by solidarity
*Mary Hanley speaking with Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien outside her home in Drumline. Photograph: Joe Buckley. Imminent action is needed on the inclusion of Clare in the Defective Concrete Block Scheme, an affected homeowner in the county has said while revealing the toll it has taken on mental health.
Éire Óg back in the mix following seven point win over Clooney/Quin
*Oran Cahill scored his first senior championship goal for Éire Óg. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg went into this second round senior hurling championship game at Cusack Park on Saturday evening needing a victory and they emerged as deserving winners.
Rodgers on fire for Scariff as they turn the heat on Clarecastle
*Mark Rodgers excelled for Scariff. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Not all superheroes wear capes but Mark Rodgers was certainly flying in Cusack Park as his unprecedented 1-18 tally, 1-10 of which stemmed from play, spearheaded Scariff’s gritty victory over Clarecastle.
McGann points to lack of championship games as Clare Juniors bow out
Dejected duo, Katie O’Flanagan and Karen McMahon depart the field. Photograph: ©INPHO/Evan Treacy Clare’s Junior camogie side exited the All-Ireland championship on Saturday evening following a 2-13 1-06 defeat to Armagh.
Kilkee’s O’Regan is fourth Irish athlete home in Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Jake O’Regan of Kilkee finished in thirteenth place in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon (Elite Race A) while representing his country on Sunday.
Erril is a Star for Newmarket-on-Fergus owner
Allegra Blue continued her rich form on the track while there was success for the Newmarket-on-Fergus owned Erril Star on Saturday evening.