Iconic Clare politician PJ Kelly dies
*PJ Kelly. ONE of Clare’s most respected and colourful politicians, PJ Kelly (FF) has died suddenly.
Kinvara & Wiliamstown showcase their Pride of Place
*Pride of Place judges pictured with community representatives from Kinvara during an adjudication visit on Friday (September 6th). L-R Louise Vance (Kinvara Plastic Free), Linda Potter & Jacqueline Carroll (Galway County Council); Ruth Briggs, Tom Dowling and John Briggs (Pride of Place Judges) Theresa Donohue (Galway Council); Clare Ryan & Hilda O’Grady of Kinvara Tidy …
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‘No amount of prior notice will prevent criminal damage’ – Minister defends communication on IPAS plans in Kilrush
*The Central B&B. Photograph: Paraic McMahon PROTESTS have been held in Kilrush over plans to house 27 asylum seekers at The Central B&B on Henry St while the Minister for Integration has said no amount of information provided in advance will deter people from criminal action.
‘It’s up to us when we go to the country says FF TD as Greens live ‘rent free’ in minds of coalition partners
* Fianna Fáil Chair Darragh McAllister, Senator Roisin Garvey (GP) and Ciara Petty. Photograph: Eamon Ward “IT IS UP TO us when we go to the country,” a Fianna Fáil TD told the selection convention to decide on the party’s candidates in Clare for the General Election while the Green Party leader has hit back …
Premier Division teams profiled as CDSL prepares for kick off
*Mark Roche & Avenue Utd tasted double success last season. Photograph: Joe Buckley ACTION kicks off in the CDSL Maloney Hardware Premier Division this weekend with three games down for decision.
‘No doctor could prescribe the joy they have brought’ – Clare hurlers to be honoured
*Shane O’Donnell lifts the Liam MacCarthy. Photograph: Tom Micks A CIVIC reception is on the cards for the All-Ireland winning Clare hurlers, the Mayor of Clare has said while plans are in place to fundraise for a team holiday.
‘Serious concern’ over speeding in Kilkishen
“SERIOUS CONCERN” is growing in Kilkishen on the rate of speeding occurring in the East Clare village.
Fresh calls to open NCT centre in West Clare
*NCT. FRESH CALLS have been made for an NCT centre to be opened in West Clare.
Fitzgerald steps down as Clare senior football manager
*Mark Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. MARK FITZGERALD has stepped down as manager of the Clare senior footballers.
Kildysart ready to reignite ‘great rivalry’ with Lissycasey
*Kildysart’s Rory McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A “great rivalry” between Kildysart and Lissycasey will be ignited this Saturday evening when the sides battle for the last of the quarter-final spots in the TUS Clare senior football championship.