16/11/2025 - Clare Echo

Murphy fires Mills into Munster final

*Cormac Murphy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A MUNSTER final awaits O’Callaghans Mills who qualified for the provincial intermediate decider with a two point win over Tallow.

Ukrainian war veteran walks free over stabbing in Lisdoonvarna Direct Provision centre

By Gordon Deegan

*Burren Hostel. A 62-year old Ukrainian war veteran, who has four sons fighting in the war against the Russians, has escaped jail after stabbing a man in the buttocks at a direct provision centre in North Clare.

Clondegad qualify for U21A final with extra time win over Cooraclare

By Seamus Hayes

*Clondegad’s Seán McAllister scored the equaliser to force extra time. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLONDEGAD have qualified for the U21A football final after defeating Cooraclare by two points following extra time.

Éire Óg bring the energy in extra time to seal place in Munster final

By Páraic McMahon

*David Reidy commiserates with Brian McGrath at the final whistle. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG are through to a Munster club senior hurling final for the first time since 1990, overcoming Tipperary’s Loughmore-Castleiney with a powerful extra time showing.

Shannon honours matchplay winners

By Seamus Hayes

Pictured at last week’s presentation at Shannon Golf club are Niall Fitzgerald , Adrian Tracey , Frank Casey, Colm Ryan, Eoin Hogan, Pat McHugh, Jody O’Connor, Michelle Pyke, Willie O’Brien and Sean Óg Murnane. Photograph: Joe Buckley SHANNON GOLF Club hosted a presentation night last weekend for their matchplay competition winners during 2025.