Páraic McMahon, Author at Clare Echo

Extension approved for St Aidan’s NS

AN EXTENSION for St Aidan’s National School in Shannon has been confirmed by the Department of Education.

Wolfe Tones’ intermediate double still in tune as footballers account for Kilrush

*Aaron Kelly scored two goals for Wolfe Tones. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WOLFE TONES’ bid to win an intermediate double for the first time is still alive after their footballers edged out Kilrush Shamrocks in an entertaining semi-final clash.

Iarnród Éireann not planning to bring in extra staff for Ennis Train Station

By Páraic McMahon

*Ennis Station. NO PLANS are in place to increase the amount of staff at Ennis Train Station, the CEO of Iarnród Éireann has confirmed.

Éire Óg ease into county final with fourteen point win over Ennistymon

By Páraic McMahon

*Darren O’Brien leads the charge for Éire Óg. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG ran out fourteen point winners over Ennistymon in an incredibly drab semi-final encounter to tee up a final showdown with Kilmurry Ibrickane.

Fifteen Clare projects benefit from €693,130 in CLÁR funding

By Páraic McMahon

*Inagh Riverwalk which was completed using CLÁR 2023 funding FIFTEEN groups and schools across Clare are to benefit from €693,130 in funding under the CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) 2024 Programme.

Naomh Eoin come out on top versus Clondegad to reach first intermediate decider

By Páraic McMahon

*Naomh Eoin players celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NAOMH EOIN have qualified for the TUS Clare IFC final for the first time after edging out Clondegad in the first of the intermediate semi-finals.