An under pressure, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy T.D. was more than happy to visit Co Clare last week. Minister Murphy was the keynote speaker at Shannon Chamber’s summer lunch in Dromoland Castle. “After the week I’ve had I’ve had I couldn’t think of a better place to have lunch of …
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An investment in infrastructure is needed in the Mid-West to rebalance the country. President of Shannon Chamber, Mary Considine outlined these views when addressing the chamber’s summer lunch at Dromoland Castle where Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy T.D. was the keynote speaker. Considine noted that strong foundations for growth are evident …
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A thirty year old man has died following a crash at Miltown Malbay early on Monday morning. He was a backseat passenger in a car which struck a bridge at Caherogan, Miltown Malbay. The incident took place at approximately 4:15am. Two others were in the vehicle at the time, a male driver (28) and female …
It’s been two very positive outcomes for the Clare senior hurlers in their last two outings, though the inspiration for it has come in part from the criticism levelled at the players admits joint manager Donal Moloney. Speaking on the sideline after their emphatic eleven point win over Limerick, the Scariff man highlighted the scars …
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For the first time since 1999, Clare’s senior hurlers have qualified for back to back Munster Finals. Clare 0-26 Limerick 0-15 Venue: Cusack Park Limerick suffered their most comprehensive defeat of the year at the hands of a Clare side clearly lifted from their dramatic two point win over Tipperary seven days previous. At half …
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Limerick have knocked Clare out of the 2018 Munster Minor Hurling Championship. Limerick 1-21 Clare 2-17 Venue: Cusack Park A late Cathal O’Neill effort was the difference between the sides for a finish. With one minute remaining in normal time, Clare led by two points but as additional time commenced they seemed to lose their …
In the lead-up to Clare’s draw with Limerick in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship, Patricia O’Grady said it was a “must-win” for her charges, they may not have achieved their objective but she insists still “it’s all to play for”. Two games remain in the group stages for Clare, an away trip to …
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Clare and Limerick finished all square in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship on Saturday evening. Clare 0-08 Limerick 0-08 Venue: O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge After opening round defeats to Galway and Kilkenny respectively, this outing was a must win for the Clare and Limerick camogie sides. With three teams progressing out of each group, …
A Clare man has died after sustaining serious burns at his home on Friday evening. 89 year old, Joe Quinn suffered “extensive burns” to his body at his Meelick home. A former CIE employee, Mr Quinn’s bungalow that he lived in with his wife Alice and son Seamus was not damaged. His death was announced …
A father and son from Meelick were airlifted from their home on Friday evening after sustaining serious burns. Two helicopters airlifted Joe Quinn (89) and his son Seamus aged in his 40s to Cork University Hospital. Joe Quinn suffered “extensive burns” to his body when he accidentally fell into a fire at his Meelick home. …
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