Semi-final action ups the ante in camogie championships as Inagh/Kilnamona & Corofin secure U16 titles
It’s down to the semi-final stage in the race for the McMahon Cup with just four teams left standing in the Clare Senior Camogie Championship.
Day: 29 October 2021
‘Most housing developments should happen in Ennis’ says Tánaiste as fears remain for rural Clare’s long-term future
*Leo Varadkar, TD. Photograph: Paul Corey A priority on housing developments in urban areas is to continue, the Tánaiste has said but he acknowledged that efforts will need to be made to ensure rural areas can continued to increase their population.
Blues must improve on scoring efficiency
*Newmarket-on-Fergus manager, Tomás Ryan speaks with RCB’s Nicholas Rynne. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Scoring efficiency must improve if Newmarket-on-Fergus are to upset the odds by qualifying for the Clare SHC final.
Lissycasey lament semi-final exit
*Lissycasey manager, John Ryan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Lissycasey have lamented their exit from the Clare SFC by failing to do themselves justice at the penultimate stage of the competition.
Electric vehicle charging points a chance to make most of predicted rise in visitors to Wild Atlantic Way
Towns and villages along the Wild Atlantic Way must capitalise on a predicted increase in visitor numbers by installing charging points for electric vehicles, a West Clare councillor has said.
RCB takes two gongs at CRAOL awards
Raidio Corca Baiscinn has scooped two awards at the CRAOL Féile National Community Radio Awards.
Woodstock win Costello Cup
Woodstock had a great win against Ennis in the Costello Cup which was played at Ennis on Sunday.
O’Connor departs role with Cork hurlers
Doora/Barefield’s Christy O’Connor has left his coaching role with the Cork senior hurlers.
Nolan leading the lines as Smith O’Briens go in search of intermediate glory
*Cian Nolan holds off Blaine Earley as he wins the race for possession. Photograph: Ruth Griffin True leadership becomes apparent when the need is greatest and in the case of Smith O’Briens’ hurlers, it has been typified by joint captain Cian Nolan.
‘Hunger & drive is most important & our boys know that’ – Inagh/Kilnamona braced for semi-final battle
*Kevin Hehir gathers possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A strong sense of hunger is prevalent in the Inagh/Kilnamona ranks this year, manager Eugene Cullinan has said.