20 Clare projects to share €1.7m from Community Recognition Fund
*Lahinch playground. TWENTY community projects in Clare will share in the €1.7m worth of funding announced in the Community Recognition Fund.
‘Ennis is this common yet mystical place we call home’ says newly appointed Papal Nuncio
*Apostolic Nuncio, Séamus Horgan with Leas Cathaoirelach of Clare County Council, Cllr Mary Howard (FG) and Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling. NEWLY ORDAINED Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan, Séamus Horgan was celebrated with a mayoral reception from Clare County Council.
Eight clubs eager to mark their mark as senior championship commences
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CHAMPIONSHIP kicks off this weekend as the Banner Ladies begin a drive for five with a chasing pack eager and confident of knocking them off their perch.
First winner of Miss Ei makes return trip to Shannon HQ 58 years later
*Mick Guinee, CEO & Founder of Ei Electronics with Dolores Costello wearing the Miss Ei sash. EI Electronics had a reeling in the years moment at its Shannon headquarters last Friday.
Christ the King statue restored to former glory in Gort
AN ICONIC statue in the heart of Gort has been successfully restored.
Broadford take first blood overcoming Mills in East Clare derby
*Stiofan McMahon gets away from Conor Cooney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin BROADFORD prevailed in the East Clare derby against neighbours O’Callaghans Mills to claim the first points on offer in Group 2 of the TUS Clare senior hurling championship.
Runners & riders gear up for start of Clare IHC – teams profiled
*Cian Broderick. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SIXTEEN teams divided into four groups of four will begin a journey this weekend that all will be hoping will lead them to senior ranks for 2025.
Funeral details for The Country Girl Edna O’Brien
FUNERAL DETAILS have been announced for acclaimed Tuamgraney born writer Edna O’Brien.
‘Don’t be afraid to try something different’ – Quin’s O’Neill issues advice to Leaving Cert students
A QUIN woman has advised students receiving their Leaving Certificate results to look at all options available to them and not to be afraid to try something different.