*Sixmilebridge’s Main Street. Photograph: Joe Buckley INCREASING COMMERCIAL RATES is getting strong consideration as Clare County Council continues the process of finalising its annual budget.
*Harvey Cullinan celebrates for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Natasha Barton NEWMARKET CELTIC, Bridge Utd and Shannon Town all advanced to the fourth round of the Munster Junior Cup.
COORACLARE received its first mention on the famed Graham Norton Show last weekend.
Linda Daly keeps her eye on the sliotar while Eimear McGrath closes in for a hook. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SCARIFF/OGONNELLOE’s reign as Munster Champions is over after a six point scoring spree without reply secured the Thomas McDonagh Cup for Drom & Inch.
*Éamon de Valera looks inside the Dodge car that was owned by his grandfather, former President Éamon de Valera. A FORMAL LAUNCH of the exhibition of Éamon de Valera’s Dodge limousine in the newly renovated space at Clare Museum took place on Sunday.
*David McNamara holds onto the ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A STORMING SECOND half display sent Éire Óg through to the Munster club senior football semi-finals for the second year in a row.
*Further detail on the National Aviation Plan is to be unveiled next month. SHANNON AIRPORT’s role in handing international traffic is set to increase as part of a review of the National Aviation Plan, the Minister for Transport has indicated.
SPEAKING to The Clare Echo, Rowena Sheen is busy in her workshop preparing for a busy festive period. The Ennistymon native will be carefully crafting her beautifully unique handmade pieces for the next two weeks – after which time they will begin their journey into jewellery boxes across Ireland via various craft markets.
Picture shows: Derek Frehill (Director of Racing, Greyhound Racing Ireland) and John Tuohey (Interim CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland) launching the second year of Ag Rásaíocht Le Cheile (Racing Together) Remembrance Weekend at stadia nationwide. Full details available on www.grireland.ie/lecheile KNOCKDRUM COFFEY had a winning debut at Shelbourne Park for the Knockerra duo of Paddy …