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Everyone is equal here in Cahercalla, says Residents Forum Chairperson Larry Gavin

*PICTURED: Cahercalla residents chairman Larry Gavin. Photo by John O’Neill “I UNDERSTAND you’re a man who knows how to get things” is a famous line from the Shawshank Redemption, that comes to mind when chatting with Cahercalla resident Larry Gavin. Cahercalla Residents Forum Chairperson, Larry quips, “I’m the go-to guy”. The Cahercalla Residents Forum is a resident-led …

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Double success for Duggan & Cummins

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FIVE Banner greyhounds entered the winner’s enclosure at the SIS Limerick meeting on Thursday last with doubles for Tulla’s Donie Duggan and Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Myles Cummins.

Islands on our doorstep: The Clare Echo visits Inis Mór & Inis Oírr

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PICTURED: Inis Oírr The Clare Echo visited the Aran Islands this week. One of the most unique locations in Ireland, the islands are a geological extension of the Burren and carry the same magical recipe which keeps visitors returning year after year. Carried by nothing more than a boat, a bike and the breeze, The …

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‘We need everyone’ – Clare can’t afford to be missing players says Keane

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*Peter Keane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE cannot afford to be missing players, manager Peter Keane said following their nine point loss to Monaghan.

Clare player ratings vs Monaghan: Improved but inconsistent display from Banner footballers

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*Daniel Walsh. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IT WAS an improved display from Clare’s senior footballers but not enough to cause an upset against Monaghan, Colm Shalvey rates the Banner performances.

Fitzgerald receives suspended sentence after stealing €35k from former employer Bank of Ireland to feed gambling addiction

By The Clare Echo

*Colm Fitzgerald. A son of controversial Antrim hurling manger, and Clare hurling legend, Davy Fitzgerald, was given a fully suspended 12-month prison sentence after he admitted stealing €35,000 from his then employer, Bank of Ireland, to feed his “out-of-control gambling addiction”.

Successive defeats for Clare footballers with nine point losing margin to Monaghan

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*Clare’s Dermot Coughlan & Manus Doherty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s senior footballers fell to successive defeats with an improved first half showing counting for little as they lost by nine points to Monaghan.

Clare minor hurlers through to All-Ireland semi-finals for fourth year running

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*Paul Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE booked their place in the last four of the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship with a late, but comprehensive second half showing downing Galway in the second of the quarter-final double header on Sunday afternoon.

Local teacher receives ASTI Thomas MacDonagh Medal

By The Clare Echo

GERALDINE O’Brien, a teacher at St. Joseph’s Community College in Kilkee, Co. Clare, has been awarded the prestigious Thomas Mac- Donagh Medal in recognition of her outstanding service to the ASTI (Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland). A long-standing member of the Clare branch of the union, Geraldine has served in several key roles, including as …

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Caimin the white-tailed eagle found dead as poisoning investigated

By The Clare Echo

*PICTURED: Mountshannon resident, Caimin the white-tailed eagle. Photo by Bob Foyle An investigation is underway following the discovery of one of Ireland’s oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, Caimin who was found dead in Clare last Saturday. Initial post mortem results from the Regional Veterinary Laboratory indicate a possible death from poisoning. Caimin held territory at the …

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