GALLERY: Colin championed for Newmarket-on-Fergus parade
*Newmarket-on-Fergus grand marshal Colin Martin. Photograph: Joe Buckley COLIN MARTIN had the distinction of serving as Grand Marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Day: 18 March 2026
Clare creates handball history winning both minor All-Ireland titles
CLARE CREATED handball history by claiming both the mens and ladies Al-Ireland minor titles last weekend.
‘It got away from us very quickly’ – slip in standards cost Clare promotion chance
*Cillian Brennan and Shane Griffin battle in the air. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE LET Wexford pull away from them too quickly and without much resistance, senior football manager Paul Madden reflected after their chances of promotion to Division 2 were dashed.
All-Ireland glory for St John Bosco College Kildysart
*Photograph: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile A SUPERB display from full-forward Caoimhe McMahon helped St. John Bosco from Kildysart in Clare claim the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Junior C title with victory over Salerno on Wednesday afternoon.
Book of condolence opens for Dolores Keane
A BOOK OF CONDOLENCE has opened at the headquarters of Galway County Council following the death of renowned folk singer Dolores Keane.
Ennis start-up provides just the tonic at Clare Enterprise Awards
Edel Breslin of Óir Tonics. Photograph: Kirsty Lyons. CO Clare will be represented at the 2026 National Enterprise Awards this June by Ennis and Ballyvaughan-based enterprise Óir Tonics.
Bridge Utd take down Tulla to bounce to top spot in Premier Division
*Bridge Utd’s Adam Fitzpatrick battles with Dan Withycombe of Tulla Utd. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. BRIDGE UTD have moved to top spot in the Maloney Hardware Premier Division after taking a full three points from Tulla Utd.