Storm David causes nine flight diversions to Shannon Airport
NINE FLIGHTS diverted to Shannon Airport as a result of Storm David on Saturday.
Day: 4 April 2026
Hayes & Clare minors have ‘a good bit of sorting to do’ for must-win Limerick tie
*Joe Hayes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s minor footballers are in must-win territory despite having only played one game.
CDSL cancel 11 Sunday fixtures due to wind warning
*Cody Waller of Shannon Town in action with Fair Green Celtic’s Bruce Piggot. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ELEVEN games in the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) scheduled to take place on Sunday have been postponed.
Thirty year celebrations for Pat Smyth in Gort
*Photograph: Tom Micks PAT Smyth Fashions in Gort is celebrating 30 years in business.
Con & Annie Kirby memorial kicks off
LARGE attendances have been in Limerick as the race to win the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial kicked off in earnest.
Inaugural Ennis easter festival begins
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Cllr Paul Murphy and Gerard O’Rourke, Maheera Mamun, Patrick Kilker and Daria Naimov of CBS Ennis pictured in O’Connell Square at the launch of the inaugural Ennis Easter Festival. Photo credit: Eamon Ward. ENNIS’ inaugural Easter festival takes place today (Saturday).
Newmarket & Bridge on course for two big battles
*Newmarket Celtic striker Darragh Leahy competes with Bridge Utd net minder John Mulready. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC and Bridge Utd are on course to clash in two season defining outings over the coming weeks.
Bunratty Castle Hotel to reopen following extensive renovation
After an extensive refurbishment and months of anticipation, the newly restored Bunratty Castle Hotel is proud to announce it will reopen on 8th May 2026, welcoming guests back to experience a refreshed blend of comfort, style, and local hospitality.
Ennis school children breaking the cycle
*Photograph: Chris Copley A GROUP of Ennis children are breaking the cycle of school traffic congestion, by swapping the car run for their bicycles each morning.