‘There was never a doubt in my mind about coming back’ – Maura returns to work in Carrigaholt post office
*Maura McKiernan. Photograph: Tom Micks CARRIGAHOLT’s postmistress has said there was no doubt in her mind about returning to work.
Day: 24 May 2026
Clare suffer heaviest championship defeat to Cork since 1988
*Seán Rynne and Cathal Malone win back possession for Clare. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CLARE have exited the Munster senior hurling championship with a sobering sixteen point trouncing at the hands of Cork.
Penalty practice makes perfect for Fred Hegarty & Clare U20s
*Fred Hegarty celebrates with Ronan Kilroy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE practiced penalties in advance of their dramatic Munster U20 final victory and it certainly paid off, wing forward Fred Hegarty maintained.
Clare men head to Mexico for Footgolf World Cup
*Pictured: John Callinan of Meelick A band of County Clare men are proving that the dream of pulling on an Ireland shirt can come any time. This month, a heavy contingent of Clare players who play their footgolf at Munster Footgolf in Shannon, will pack their bags, grab their size-5 footballs, and board flights bound …
Multi-million development of 160 homes afoot for Our Lady’s site in Ennis
*An artist’s impression of the site. PLANS are to be lodged in September for a multi-million euro development at the site of Our Lady’s Hospital in Ennis to result in the construction of 160 new homes, commercial space and community amenities.
Justice Minister defends actions during fuel protest & ‘doesn’t care’ if it weakens chances of becoming Fianna Fáil leader
*Protestors at a blockade on the M18. Photograph: Joe Buckley COMMENTS during the fuel protest last month where he threatened to deploy the Army have been defended by the Minister for Justice.
Civic reception for ladies football star Siobhán
Siobhán Divilly has been honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Ballinasloe Municipal District after being named AIB Ladies Gaelic Football Club Player of the Year for 2025/2026.
Clare’s immense appetite makes U20 success taste much sweeter for Kilroy
*Ronan Kilroy with his father John and the Munster U20 hurling trophy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. STARVED of silverware at the U20 grade, Clare brought an immense appetite for success according to one of their leaders, Ronan Kilroy.