Kilmihil’s title defence to be tested all the way in sticky group
ONE of the senior finalists from the last two years are at risk of not making the semi-finals of the 2026 Clare ladies football championships.
Day: 15 June 2026
Laois Lightning strikes for Tulla’s Donie
Paul Chevers makes the presentation to the winning connection after Laois Lightning won the Ann Chevers Memorial Sweepstake. Lightning struck for Tulla’s Donie Duggan to claim the spoils in the feature race in Galway last weekend.
Doonbeg expected to have crowds of 75,000 for Irish Open
*The first hole at Trump Doonbeg. Photograph: Mike Hyde / Carefree Photography CROWDS of between 70,000 to 75,000 are to descend on Doonbeg in September for The Irish Open, organisers have forecast.
Doolin Ferries want to help you make summer memories
THERE’S something special about summer in Clare. Long evenings, sea air, family gatherings and those spontaneous days out that become treasured memories. While visitors travel from around the world to experience our coastline, many of us are lucky enough to have it right on our doorstep. This summer, why not see Clare from a different …
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Man of Aran Fudge: A sweet island success story
WHAT started as a small kitchen experiment on Inis Oírr has evolved into one of the most recognized handmade food brands on the Aran Islands, crafting rich, creamy fudge using Irish ingredients. Man of Aran Fudge was founded over 30 years ago by Tomás Póil, an island farmer looking to diversify his income, who decided …
“Sport Does Not Exist in a Moral Vacuum … Stop the Game” – Donna McGettigan TD
SINN FÉIN TD for Clare Donna McGettigan called in the Dáil last week for the upcoming UEFA Nations League match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel to be stopped. Deputy McGettigan was speaking on her party’s bill which called on the government to support calls to stop the match on moral and legal …
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Kilmaley Hall set for refurbishment as community plans for future use
KILMALEY Hall, a long-standing community hub in one of County Clare’s largest parishes, is set for an overdue refurbishment that could secure the future of the facility for generations to come. Built in the early 1960s, the hall has served as a central meeting place for the people of Kilmaley, Inch and Connolly for …
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Irish ‘heatwave’ sparks concerns about lack of facilities on strands
LACK of toilet facilities and appropriate lifeguards during the recent heatwave were highlighted at the June meeting of Clare County Council. Elected representatives from North and West Clare discussed a number of faults exposed in the county’s tourist regions that were caused by the unexpected spell of fine weather. Although he quipped that the three …
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Cleary back in contention as Clare pass Faithful challenge
*Conor Cleary. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CLARE’s senior hurlers defeated Offaly as they continue preparations for the All-Ireland quarter-finals.
Ballycar rail flooding still a washout
CONTINUAL flooding of the Limerick to Galway railway line at Ballycar was one of the main issues discussed by Clare cllrs at the June sitting of Clare County Council. Cllr David Griffin (FF) put forward a motion that “Clare County Council request an update from the Department of Transport on the Ballycar Railway flood alleviation …