*Ryan Taylor comes into the Clooney/Quin side off the back of a fine championship campaign for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Finalists two years ago, Clooney/Quin will face into the 2022 competition with a much changed set up.
ONE OF THE FINEST fiddle players on the planet is among the headline guests for the Scariff Harbour Festival which takes place this weekend.
SHANNON AIRPORT is set to welcome 40,000 passengers this August Bank Holiday Weekend as it continues to enjoy a bounce back.
*David Gough continues as joint captain of the Killaloe outfit. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill It’s eleven years since the last intermediate champion fell straight back down from senior and it’s that bounce of momentum that Tony Gleeson is hoping can fuel Smith O’Brien’s first taste of top flight championship action in nine years.
*Clare players hit the ground at the final whistle. Photograph: ©INPHO/Evan Treacy CLARE’s Junior camogie side suffered a devastating All-Ireland semi-final defeat following extra-extra time.
UL HOSPITALS GROUP have been encouraged to improve the aesthetics of the exterior to Ennis Hospital.
GALWAY senior hurler, Jack Grealish has been granted leave to appeal the two year driving ban imposed on him last May.
*Brian Cahill will be a vital player in the middle third for Kilmaley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FRESH from winning the Clare Cup title, Kilmaley who have only lost one competitive game so far this year have strengthened the argument for those who view them as championship contenders.
*A centralised hub has opened in Nenagh. HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE confirmed there are no plans to expand the gynaecology department at Ennis Hospital.
TWO CLARE SITES have been omitted from the final list of sites aiming to secure UNESCO World Heritage status.