CCIF a chance to modernise community centres
COMMUNITIES in South Galway have been encouraged to apply for funding under the newly announced €25 million Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF) 2026 – Refurbishment.
Storm David causes nine flight diversions to Shannon Airport
NINE FLIGHTS diverted to Shannon Airport as a result of Storm David on Saturday.
CDSL cancel 11 Sunday fixtures due to wind warning
*Cody Waller of Shannon Town in action with Fair Green Celtic’s Bruce Piggot. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ELEVEN games in the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) scheduled to take place on Sunday have been postponed.
Inaugural Ennis easter festival begins
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Cllr Paul Murphy and Gerard O’Rourke, Maheera Mamun, Patrick Kilker and Daria Naimov of CBS Ennis pictured in O’Connell Square at the launch of the inaugural Ennis Easter Festival. Photo credit: Eamon Ward. ENNIS’ inaugural Easter festival takes place today (Saturday).
Newmarket & Bridge on course for two big battles
*Newmarket Celtic striker Darragh Leahy competes with Bridge Utd net minder John Mulready. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC and Bridge Utd are on course to clash in two season defining outings over the coming weeks.
O’Donnell named in Clare team for first time in 2026 for league decider vs Dublin
*Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SHANE O’Donnell is to make his first start of the year for the Clare senior hurlers in Sunday’s National Hurling League final.
Master craftsman Seán McKenna shaped success from Scariff workshop
*Seán McKenna. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. A MASTER craftsman, Seán McKenna’s death brought a sense of sadness to Scariff but also an appreciation in East Clare and beyond for a life well lived.
Newmarket Celtic to make defensive reshuffle for Munster semi-final with Aisling Annacotty
*Newmarket Celtic’s Kieran Mahony is one of eleven squad members with Munster Junior Cup semi-final experience. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. NEWMARKET CELTIC are aiming to qualify for a first Munster Junior Cup final in four seasons when they meet an Aisling Annacotty side sprinkled with Clare connections.
Dancing the night away in memory of Anne Maher
AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER dance in memory of Inch woman Anne Maher will be held this Easter Sunday.
Venue change but same Clare U20 team named for Limerick game
*Donncha O’Dwyer. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’S U20 footballers have named an unchanged team for the third outing in this year’s championship but the venue for their tie with Limerick has been changed.