Feakle under-strength as they begin title defence
*Shane McGrath of Feakle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FEAKLE begin the defence of their title as Clare SHC under-strength in terms of personnel but not lacking when it comes to belief.
Day: 21 July 2025
State argue Gilligan ‘lost it’ before hitting boy with stick & defence say he didn’t know it was a child
*The incident took place in the Jamaica Inn in October 2023. ALL-IRELAND winning Clare hurler, Niall Gilligan “lost it” when he hit a then 12 year old child “multiple times” with a stick.
CLARE IFC: Two draws in opening round, Kilrush survive Banner scare, Corofin show composure & Clondegad issue statement
*Conor Fennell and Ben McKiernan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TIGHT encounters marked the start of the TUS Clare intermediate football championship with two draws and a one point win among the results in the first round.
Local photographer & Shannon based builder provider speak as defence witnesses for Gilligan as State concludes case
*The trial continues at Ennis Circuit Court. THE State has concluded its case against former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan where the 48 year is accused of assaulting a then 12 year old boy with a stick in October 2023.
Book campaign launched in Clare to deliver 100,000 free storybooks to school children
A SMALL Cooraclare book company is launching a campaign to deliver free books to 100,000 school children across Ireland, starting in Clare. Knook Books is a small company that creates hyper-personalised storybooks for children using artificial intelligence. The books are tailored to pre-school and primary school children and can feature “Pixar-style” illustrations of relatives, friends, …
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Bobby Kerr steps down as Chair of Cliffs of Moher DAC
*Bobby Kerr pictured at O’Brien’s Tower with Leonard Cleary, former Director of Rural Development, Clare County Council; and Geraldine Enright, Director of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience. Photograph by Eamon Ward. BOBBY KERR has stepped down as Chairperson of the Board of the Cliffs of Moher DAC.
Beginning of Banner Celtic? Cllrs pass motion to set up League of Ireland team in Clare
*Photograph: John Mangan A MOTION calling for the creation of a League of Ireland team in Clare has been passed by Clare County Council.