Impact of Storm Darragh leaves 800 plus properties without power in Clare
*A fallen tree in McNamara Park, Ennis. OVER 800 homes and businesses in Clare remain without power following Storm Darragh.
Day: 8 December 2024
Dooley in the mix for Minister’s role
*Timmy Dooley TD (FF) and Joe Cooney TD (FG). Photograph: Joe Buckley CLARE’s chances of having a Minister at Cabinet level in the next Government have been greatly strengthened by the General Election showing of Timmy Dooley TD (FF).
Bridge Utd & Avenue Utd book places in last 16 of Munster Junior Cup
*Bridge Utd’s starting eleven in Clonmel. CLARE’s hopes of provincial honours in the Munster Junior Cup remain on track following Sunday’s success for Avenue Utd and Bridge Utd to secure their qualification to the last sixteen.
Second half goalfest swings U21B honours to Clarecastle
Victorious Clarecastle captain Filip Wiechinski. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IT HAD to take four second half goals for Clarecastle to finally shake off an obstinate Kilmaley and relievedly garner their first Under 21B title in eleven years.
82 year old man died from hypothermia after outside fall in Cree
*Bernard Kennedy died in November 2023. AN 82-year old man died of hypothermia when unable to get up from a fall outside his remote West Clare home on a Winter’s night after his 78 year old wife collapsed unconscious while trying to ring for help, an inquest has heard.
Think before you drink and drive this Christmas
It’s Christmas party season. That means there will be plenty of staff parties, family gatherings and drinks with friends. Even though you want to enjoy the celebrations it’s important to make sure that you stay safe whilst travelling this Christmas. The Road Safety Authority is urging drivers nationwide to stay safe and sober this festive …
Operating profits of Burke’s Armada Hotel hit €2m
*John Burke. SPANISH POINT’s Armada Hotel enjoyed record revenues and profitability for owner John Burke.
‘I was added in & left without life support’ – Dr Nolan disappointed with lack of support from Fine Gael HQ
*Dr Tom Nolan (FG). Photograph: Joe Buckley. DR TOM NOLAN (FG) said he was “added in and left without life support” by Fine Gael party headquarters throughout his election campaign.
Clare students join celebrations of over 5,000 ATU graduates
*Ciara & Martin Breen from Doonbeg. CLARE Students join Celebrations as ATU Completes Conferring Ceremonies with Over 5,000 Graduates this Year.
Trap to line success for Snuggie Bobby
THERE were ten races on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night last and the highlight was a trap-to-line performance from Snuggie Bobby in the Con Murphy Bookmakers AAO/AO 525.