For almost twenty years, Jim Madden was a constant part of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) committee, at Monday’s AGM that came to an end. He has served in numerous roles on the committee and was the current FAI Junior Council Delegate and PRO. Jim was defeated by Oscar Traynor boss Donie Garrihy (8-42) …
Earlier this month, Thomas Leahy followed in the footsteps of his father Michael by becoming Chairman of the Munster Football Association. Remarkably they are the only people from Clare to have served in the position and on top of that they are the first father and son to be M.F.A Chairman. “It is something special, …
This Sunday the 114th annual Clare Agricultural Show takes place at Ennis Showgrounds. Gates open at 8am with show jumping the first event on the timetable and that commences at 10am. Organisers are hopeful that the recent good weather runs through until after the Show at least. Chairperson Joe Lillis maintains that the prize fund …
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A Spanish Point cancer survivor will cycle 265km this August to raise funds for Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin. Teresa Morrissey first entered Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin on the August Bank Holiday weekend in 1998 where she was admitted to St. John’s Oncology ward. It became her home having …
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A RED extreme fire risk has been issued for the first time in Co Clare. Arising from current prolonged high pressure weather patterns, high temperatures and effective drought conditions, a Condition RED – Extreme Fire Risk has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. Clare County Council has been notified today that …
Sinn Féin plan to take advantage of the recent local electoral area changes by running more candidates in Clare according to their sole representative on the County Council. Cllr Mike McKee was elected to Clare County Council on his first attempt in 2014 having previously served on the Town Council in Shannon. He is a …
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Cllr Tom McNamara is to take some time before deciding whether he will contest the 2019 local elections. On Friday, the Fianna Fáil councillor passed on the mayoral chains to Cllr Michael Begley. Reflecting back on the past twelve months, he said “I had a good year, I really enjoyed it, I love serving people …
Clare’s first citizen is hopeful the new role won’t put his seat at jeopardy for next year’s local elections. Cllr Michael Begley is the new Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. He is “honoured” to have the role. “When you get into politics you can aspire to a lot of things but as I said in …
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He’s managed Clare teams to win Munster and All-Ireland titles at minor and U21 level alongside Gerry O’Connor, now the challenge in front of Donal Moloney is to steer his side to success at senior level. Having managed the likes of Colm Galvin, Tony Kelly, David McInerney and co since they were 17, a smile …
BRONWYN Conway is coming to Ennis for one night only for a Skincare Masterclass. Bronwyn, a well-known skincare professional who regularly appears on TV3 as one of Xposé’s beauty contributors, will appear at Haven Pharmacy Holly’s this Thursday night for the Ennis Pharmacy’s Clarins Skincare Masterclass. The 15%-off event begins at 6.30pm and the €10 entrance …
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