*(L-R) Barry Donnelly (Clare ladies minor footballers Manager), Cllr Paul Murphy (Clare County Council Cathaoirleach), and Aisling Crowe (Clare ladies minor footballers Captain). Photograph: Eamon Ward
A MAYORAL Reception, held in the Council Chamber at Áras Contae an Chláir on Friday evening, January 23, paid tribute to the All-Ireland winning Clare Ladies Minor Football Team, and dual hurling and football county champions Éire Óg Inis.
The event, hosted by the Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, celebrated the Clare Ladies Minor Football Team on securing the All‑Ireland Minor B Championship, while Éire Óg were honoured for winning both the Clare Senior Hurling and Football Championships.
The Clare Ladies Minor Footballers’ path to All‑Ireland glory was marked by resilience, teamwork and a consistently high standard of football that captured the admiration of supporters across the county. Similarly, Éire Óg’s remarkable achievement in securing both the Senior Hurling and Senior Football titles underscored the club’s depth of talent and its unwavering commitment to excellence.
The ceremony brought together players, families, club representatives and elected members to acknowledge the dedication, commitment and exceptional talent that defined the teams’ achievements throughout the year.
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, said, “These awards recognise dedication, teamwork and community spirit at their very best. The Clare Ladies Minor Football Team and Éire Óg have inspired us all, on the pitch and beyond, and we are proud to honour them on behalf of the people of Clare.”
The Cathaoirleach expressed his gratitude to all who supported the event, noting the important role played by clubs, families and communities in nurturing sporting excellence. These sentiments were echoed from around the floor by his fellow elected members and by the council executive.
