One change to Clare U20 team for Munster final
*Wing-back Jamie Moylan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S U20 side has been named for Wednesday’s Munster final showdown with Tipperary.
Day: 13 May 2025
Prisoner ‘goes up in puff of smoke’ & absconds while on permitted cigarette break at Ennis Garda Station
*Ennis Garda Station. A PRISONER ‘went up in a puff of smoke’ and absconded from Garda custody at Ennis Garda Station during a cigarette break, a court has heard.
State to end contract to house Ukrainians at Hydro Hotel in Lisdoonvarna
*The Hydro Hotel. 171 Ukrainians are to be relocated from The Hydro Hotel in Lisdoonvarna this July.
O’Connell disappointed as loss of composure costs Clare place in Munster minor final
*Clare minor hurling manager, Ger O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s minor hurlers were disappointed to miss out on an unprecedented fourth Munster final in a row but are turning their attention to the All-Ireland series.
Ennis bridge renamed after world-champion boxer McTigue
Mayor of the Ennis Municipal District, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) unveils the Mike McTigue Bridge surrounded by Cllr Pat Daly (FF), Michael McTigue, Kevin Rynne and Nicholas Rynne. Photograph: Paul Corey. AN ENNIS BRIDGE has been renamed in honour of a world-champion boxer from Kilnamona.
Mary McAleese named as Honorary Patron of Michael Cusack Centre
*Mary McAleese at the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre. Photograph: Eamon Ward. FORMER President of Ireland Dr. Mary McAleese has been officially announced as Honorary Patron of the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre, the birthplace of the founder of the GAA.
Plans for dialysis unit in Clare Technology Park lodged with Council
*Clare Technology Park. LONG-AWAITED plans for a dialysis unit in Clare have been lodged.