Clondegad go top of Cusack Cup as Ennistymon & Doonbeg record first wins
*Joe Dowling kicked a vital score on his introduction for Ennistymon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SECOND ROUND ties in the Cusack Cup and Garry Cup took place in the weekend.
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Council’s penchant for contractors criticised while roads budget increase will be impacted by inflation
*Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND). Photograph: Natasha Barton HIRING CONTRACTORS instead of utilising internal staff of Clare County Council needs to be dealt with, a Shannon councillor has said.
Scenes of delight in Doora as Newmarket Celtic’s crusade sees them qualify for FAI Junior Cup final
*David O’Grady leads the post-match celebrations. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC have qualified for their first ever FAI Junior Cup final after emerging victorious against three time finalists Ballynanty Rovers.
Fringe players impress but Collins & management must decide who they can trust in white heat of championship
*Clare midfielder Darragh Bohannon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The Clare senior footballers finished their league campaign with a flourish after a comprehensive and confidence boosting victory against near neighbours Limerick, in Cusack Park last Sunday.
Wynne blasts disgraceful psychiatric shortage in Mid-West
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: Natasha Barton WAITING TIMES of close to two years are being experienced by Clare children attempting to access psychiatrist help in the Mid-West region.
Clare Camera Club get the right shot
From left: Ger O’Halloran, Secretary SACC, Michael O’Brien, Michael Kearney, Thomas O’Flynn & Gerard O’Neill. CLARE CAMERA CLUB snapped up two awards from the Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC).
People choosing who they will vote for based on social media – Crowe
*Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Joe Buckley SOCIAL MEDIA has become a vital component in canvassing with the public, Clare TD Cathal Crowe (FF) has said.
Opening round of Con & Annie Kirby gets underway
The eagerly anticipated opening round of the 2023 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday Night last and it certainly didn’t disappoint with a number of top-class performances on show.