Clare & Cork finish all square in Munster U20 opener
*Michael Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’S U20 hurlers had to settle for a draw against Cork and they were lucky to earn it for a finish.
Day: 26 March 2025
Shannon Bridge Crossing & R494 upgrade on target for mid-2025 completion
*The new bridge between Killaloe and Ballina lit up for the first time. COMPLETION targets for one of the biggest infrastructural projects in East Clare are on track to be met.
Moher Celtic crowned champions in first season
*Photograph: Natasha Barton. MOHER CELTIC in their first season fielding a ladies team were crowned winners in the Clare Women’s Cup final.
Clare tourism operators come together to address sector challenges
*Photograph: Eamon Ward. CONTINUED collaboration and developing new initiatives committing to the local tourism industry were explored at a recent networking event.
Tulla claim semi-final spot while big rivals Avenue & Newmarket face off
*Tulla Utd’s Éanna Culloo. Photograph: Joe Buckley TULLA UTD have claimed the first of the semi-final places in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup while the remaining quarter-final ties are down for decision this Sunday.
Volunteers to assemble in Newmarket-on-Fergus for Daffodil Day
Back row: Patricia Nealon, Brigid Liddy, Mary Murray ICS Community Fundraising Officer Midwest, Mary Burke, Molly O’ Donnell, Mary Donnellan, Sheila McGrath. Front row: Mary Woods Organiser, Mary McMahon and Brigid Coughlan Previous Organisers. VOLUNTEERS in Newmarket-on-Fergus will be collecting funds for The Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day.
An Semora Spraoi makes its way to Ennis
*Graham Francis. AN Seomra Spraoi is an independent comedy club set up by Irish comedian Cillian Mac Gabhann.
Brian Mc rising above for Clare in ‘more exciting’ role for midfielders
*Brian McNamara. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. NEW RULES and a stronger emphasis on fielding has made gaelic football “more exciting”, Clare midfielder Brian McNamara has said.
Clare GAA appeal for extra time to satisfy concerns on impact to bat population from Caherlohan development
*Caherlohan. Photograph: John Mangan CLARE GAA have asked for extra time to provide further information sought by the planning authority for a major development at Caherlohan.
€320k funding for 267 local community groups & events in Galway
*Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway. Photo Galway County Council IN A significant boost to the economic, community and cultural development of County Galway, 267 local community groups and events are set to receive combined grant funding of €321,750.