‘An awful lot of people want to work longer’ – flexible pension plan sought
Creation of a flexible retirement and pension plan can incentivise members of the Irish public to work longer, a Clare councillor has said.
Day: 6 November 2021
Madden & Éire Óg ready to take down the standard bearers of Clare football
*Éire Óg manager, Paul Madden. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Dealing with big occasions are nothing new for Éire Óg manager, Paul Madden but he still expects to contend with nerves as the Ennis club take on Kilmurry Ibrickane in Sunday’s county football final.
Population projections for Clare need urgent action
Population allocations set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES) adopted by the three Regional Assemblies need to be urgently revised, Clare councillors have warned.
Additional time goals see Corofin claim intermediate title
Following one of the most dramatic finishes to a club football game in Clare, Corofin have have been crowned Clare intermediate football champions for the fourth time.
High standards keep Bricks on top
*Kilmurry Ibrickane wing-back, Darragh Sexton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Having emerged onto the senior side as part of a new wave in 2016, Darragh Sexton immediately saw Jack Daly success as the standard, a high bar that he is keen to preserve this Sunday when putting their title on the line against Éire Óg.
Clarecastle & Crusheen relegated from senior ranks
*Clarecastle’s Killian McDermott. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ten-time Clare SHC champions Clarecastle have been relegated from the senior ranks for the first time in their history while Crusheen one of the top teams in the county in the past decade have also dropped to the intermediate grade.
Mills & Clooney/Quin save senior status despite dramatic finish
*Colin Crehan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill O’Callaghan’s Mills fired the last four points to snatch victory and ensure their senior status for 2022 alongside opponents Clooney-Quin in Meelick on Saturday afternoon.
Bunratty Castle is Ireland’s favourite
Bunratty Castle has been named as Ireland’s favourite castle in a survey carried out by Empathy Research.
Final a chance for Éire Óg to prove their capability
*Ciaran Russell drives forward as Brendan Rouine gives chase. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill When it comes to Éire Óg’s footballers winning senior titles, Peter Cosgrove has been an ever-present figure.
Autumn league begins at Woodstock
The Autumn league got underway at Woodstock Golf Club with a scramble which was won by Dermot Melody, Rory Callinan, Justin Gleeson and Mike Cronin with 56.2 nett from Paddy Meehan.