Clare radio personnel shortlisted in IMRO Awards
Nominations were announced for the 2019 IMRO Awards on Tuesday with several Clare connections among those shortlisted.
‘It’s never too late to swim’ – Norma Cahill on life in and out of the water
*Norma Cahill with her daughter Róisín. From Ennis to Eindhoven, Norma Cahill has conquered the world in a swimming sense in a career that has seen her accumulate National, European and World records.
Naomh Eoin/O’Currys safe from Clare SFC relegation regardless of results
Amalgamation Naomh Eoin/O’Currys will be exempt from relegation in the 2019 Clare SFC.
Vice President Pence emphasises Shannon Airport’s importance for US troops
*Vice President of the United States of America Mr Mike Pence and his wife Second Lady Karen Pence touch down at Shannon Airport today.Pic Arthur Ellis. Shannon Airport and its surrounding community were praised by US Vice President Mike Pence for consistent ‘warm welcoming’ for American military troops using the international airport as a stopover.
O’Connor steps down as Clare joint manager
*Gerry O’Connor. Photograph: Martin Connolly Gerry O’Connor has stepped down as joint manager of the Clare senior hurlers, The Clare Echo can exclusively reveal.
Increase in farm plastic waste the fault of farming organisations
At the beginning of 2018, the Chinese market stopped taking seven million tonnes of plastic waste which has led to Ireland being “full of farm plastic with nowhere to go”, the blame of which lies with farming organisations according to the owner of the country’s biggest glass recycling plant.
Collins ratified as Clare football boss for 2020
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Martin Connolly Club delegates don’t often agree when it comes to meeting of the Clare County Board but they were all on the same page when it came to a proposal to extend Colm Collins’ term as manager of the senior footballers for 2020.
UL Hospitals Group appeal to public to avoid UHL due to sharp rise in admissions
Members of the public contemplating presenting themselves to the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) have been asked “to consider all their care options” before doing so.
Galvin & Meehan selected on minor team of the year
*Shane Meehan. Photograph: Chris Copley Clare minor hurlers Shane Meehan and Cian Galvin have been selected on the Electric Ireland Minor Star Awards Hurling Team of the Year.
Tánaiste Conveney insists Vice President Pence is always welcome in Ireland as VP backs peaceful Brexit
*L-R Rose Hynes, Chairman Shannon Group, Tánaiste Simon Coveney TD, Vice President of the United States of America Mr Mike Pence and Mayor of Clare Cllr Cathal Crowe TD on the Vice Presidents arrival at Shannon Airport today.Pic Arthur Ellis. Upon his arrival to Co Clare and Ireland, US Vice President declared Irish-American relations ‘were …