‘A fearless teller of truths’ – one of Ireland’s greatest writers of modern times Edna O’Brien dies
*Edna O’Brien. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod ONE of the country’s greatest writers, Tuamgraney native Edna O’Brien has died.
Tanáiste in favour of Ennis Data Centre proceeding
SUPPORT for the planned Ennis Data Centre has been voiced by Tanáiste, Micheál Martin (FF).
Body recovered from sea near Doolin as search for missing boy (12) is stood down
*Photograph: John Mangan A BODY has been recovered from the sea near Doolin, six days after a search operation began for a missing twelve year old boy.
Potential setback for Shannon as Tánaiste says Dublin Airport passenger cap ‘will have to be lifted’
*Shannon Airport. DUBLIN Airport’s passenger cap will have to be lifted, the Tánaiste has said which is likely to dent aspirations for further regional aviation development across the country at locations including Shannon Airport.
Long road back from injury worth every second for All-Ireland winner Ryan Taylor
*Ryan Taylor and his family in Croke Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill RYAN TAYLOR had the longest journey of the Clare panel to Croke Park, overcoming a year-long ACL injury to play his part in the county’s All-Ireland success.
‘We have to put our best foot forward’ – greater supports sought for tourism season in Quilty, Mullagh & Seafield
*Quilty. GREATER support is needed for Quilty, Mullagh and Seafield to capitalise on tourism in West Clare.
Clare success is unbelievably mad & magical for Reidy
*Kathyrn Fahy, David Reidy and Robin Mounsey celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TEN YEARS on from joining the Clare senior hurling panel, David Reidy’s wait for a coveted All-Ireland medal came to an end.
Special feeling for Quilligan as All-Ireland success brings him to dreamland
*Eibhear Quilligan celebrates in Croke Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FEAKLE led the way across Co Clare in contracting All-Ireland final fever and the build-up in the East Clare village added extra motivation for the county’s goalkeeper Eibhear Quilligan.
‘I find it hard to understand how they have such a disregard for life’ – widow shocked by lack of improvements on North Clare roads
*Helga Himmselbach at the location where her husband was killed. Photograph: John Mangan ON THE first anniversary of the death of her beloved husband, Jerry O’Connor, Lisdoonvarna woman Helga Himmelsbach has said the amount of near-misses on the roads of North Clare is only increasing.
‘The pride of my life’ to bring Liam MacCarthy back to Clare says star man Shane O’Donnell
*Éire Óg duo, David Reidy and Shane O’Donnell lead the Clare convoy as the team bus arrives at The Fair Green. Photograph: Tom Micks SHANE O’Donnell’s status as one of the most valuable hurlers to wear the Clare colours was known long before he collected a second All-Ireland medal.
