*Niamh O’Dea in action with Megan Downes Rigney in last year’s county final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THIRTY two teams spring into gear as the Clare ladies football championships kick off this weekend.
*Sergeant Andrew O’Riordan. BROADFORD was brought to a halt as huge numbers came out in force for the funeral of Sergeant Andrew O’Riordan.
*Donald Trump with Clohanes NS students during his last visit to his Doonbeg resort as President. A MAJOR security operation for the upcoming visit of US President to Co Clare is expected to surpass €20m while Trump will be given a warm welcome to the area according to the Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal …
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Photograph: John Sheridan CONCERNS have been raised over the future of a proposed 31-unit apartment development on the grounds of the former convent in Ennistymon, with councillors questioning whether opportunities to provide housing for older people and affordable housing are being overlooked. The issue was raised at the July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, where councillors Bill …
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THE Tulla Céilí Band honoured 80 years of exceptional traditional music with a special CD launch on Tuesday at Feakle Community Hall on the eve of the Feakle Festival. The hills of East Clare were humming with song as Clare’s premier group celebrated their historic legacy with the launch of its 80th anniversary CD as well …
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THE annual Kilmihil Festival Of Fun was a major hit again this year, with the event now stamped in the August Bank calander thanks to its jam-packed agen-da of well-run, fun events.With everything from a parade and a pig race to motorcycle displays and more, The Clare Echo was on hand to soak up the …
Mark O’Brien scored a hole in one on the re-developed second hole at Ennis when playing in lady captain, Mary T. McMahon’s prize to the men last week.He is pictured here with the lady captain Dromoland Castle hosted the President’s (John Casey) prize at the weekend when the winner was Tony O’Brien with 58 points. …
*Shane McGrath collects his prize from Pat Sheehan and Lending/Business Development Officer Dave Noble. A PERSONAL BEST of 0-19 from Shane McGrath sees him collect the St Francis Credit Union / The Clare Echo player of the week following the first round of the Clare SHC.
A LONG-STANDING mismatch between patient demand and available capacity is the fundamental cause of overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick, the Regional Executive Management Team HSE Mid-West has claimed. In a statement to The Clare Echo the REMT responded to commentary to INMO Commentary on RTÉ Radio News at One about overcrowding issues at the hospital. HSE Mid-West …
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*Jamie Stack gets a shot off as Conor Kearney looks on. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography STRUCTURES and transitioning from attack to defence hurt St Breckans as they conceded four goals when falling to a nine point defeat in the first round of the Clare SFC.