Clare trio included in Irish U20 rugby squad
*Luke Murphy. ©INPHO/Ben Brady THREE Clare men have been included in the Irish U20 rugby squad as they continue preparations for the World Championship.
Clare GAA introduces league entry fees despite opposition from clubs
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s Keelan Guyler in action with Bryan O’Loughlin of Kilmaley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE GAA are introducing admission charges for the knockout stages of the county leagues despite clubs protesting against such a move.
Kilkee & Spanish Point deemed safe to swim in this weekend after extra water sampling
BOTH KILKEE and Spanish Point have been deemed safe to swim in this weekend.
Over 4,000 West Clare homes & business impacted by internet outage
Photograph: Home Thought Productions. HOMES and businesses in West Clare remain without internet following a road traffic collision between Lissycasey and Kilrush on Thursday evening.
104 year old inscribed piece of timber rediscovered during restoration of Ruan church
A HISTORIC piece of timber has been uncovered in Ruan as works continue in restoring its church following the Christmas lightning strike.
Strong Clare involvement in hurling success for London, New York & Roscommon
CLARE’s senior hurling side will not be climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand this summer but there was success for some Clare hurlers in Croke Park over the weekend.
Kilkee latest Clare beach hit with advisory not to swim notice
*Kilkee A SECOND advisory notice not to swim at a Clare beach has been issued in the space of two days, this time for Kilkee.
Eight week ban for Davy Fitz
*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DAVY FITZGERALD has received an eight week ban for comments criticising Limerick referee Johnny Murphy.
Avenue Utd appoint Walla as new manager
*Avenue Utd Chairman Gearoid Mannion with new manager Adrian Walsh & joint assistant manager Oliver Fitzpatrick. ADRIAN WALSH is to take over from David Russell as the new manager of Premier Division champions Avenue Utd.
Funeral to take place this weekend of ‘bright & beautiful spirit’ Olivia Tuohy
TRIBUTES have been extended to Ennis nurse Olivia Tuohy who died suddenly while competing in the Edinburgh half-marathon.
