17/10/2021 - Clare Echo

‘Trip hazards’ at Kilkishen estate to be tackled

Footpaths in a Kilkishen housing estate described as being in “poor condition” are to undergo improvement works in the “coming weeks”.

Manufacturers of defective concrete block ‘have no morals’

By Páraic McMahon

Mary Hanley speaking with fellow members of the Clare Pyrite Action Group. Photograph: Natasha Barton Targeting manufacturers responsible for the selling of defective concrete blocks leading to the cracking and crumbling of hundreds of homes in Co Clare must wait until agreements are reached on redress, senior politicians in the county have said.

Clooney/Quin edge epic relegation battle with Clarecastle

By Derek Dormer

*Peter Duggan was to the fore in getting Clooney/Quin over the line. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An exciting opening outing in the relegation play-off went the way of Clooney/Quin who fired the final five points of the contest to edge out Clarecastle.

Local artists pinpointed as potential users of Chapel Lane’s vacant buildings

By Páraic McMahon

Regenerating a historic part of Ennis could see it become an an asset to local artists and craftspeople, an elected representative has predicted.

Ballyea battle past Kilmaley to take last of the semi-final spots

By Seamus Hayes

*Brandon O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Two-time senior champions Ballyea completed the semi-final line-up for the Clare SHC after coming out on top in a hard-fought encounter with rivals Kilmaley.

Doora/Barefield back in intermediate decider

By Páraic McMahon

*Cian Barron. Photograph: Ruth Griffin St Josephs Doora/Barefield have qualified for the Clare IHC final for the second time in three years.

Inagh/Kilnamona advance to the semi-final stages

By Seamus Hayes

Inagh/Kilnamona’s bid for a first ever Clare SHC title has received a further boost after they sealed their place in the last four of the competition.