Ennis’ Nora gives nod to All-Ireland champions at the top of Kilimanjaro
ENNIS’ Nora Casey became the first person to fly the flag of the All-Ireland champions on Kilimanjaro.
Lissycasey lay down a marker with 15 point win over Kilmihil
*Shane Griffin scores Lissycasey’s first goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FRESH FROM WINNING THE CUSACK CUP LISSYCASEY laid down a marker in the opening round of the TUS Clare senior football championship when dispatching of neighbours Kilmihil.
More areas in Shannon to be managed for wildlife
RESPECTING THE “birds and the bees” has led to “briars and bushes” kissing each other across South Clare, the Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District has said.
Monsignor Horgan becomes Papal Nuncio to South Sudan
*Séamus Horgan. Photograph: John O’Neill MONSIGNOR Séamus Horgan was consecrated as Papal Nuncio to South Sudan in his native Ennis on Saturday.
Kilmihil must put lessons of past heartaches into practice to come back swinging at senior level
*Martin O’Leary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill HAVING bounced back to the senior ranks at the first attempt, Kilmihil are determined to maintain their place in the top tier and to leave a mark.
Éire Óg emerge victorious over Kilmurry Ibrickane in first round of Clare SFC
*Éire Óg’s Darren O’Neill. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG left West Clare with two points on the board and deserving victors against a fancied Kilmurry Ibrickane on Friday evening.
Dark horses Lissycasey can liven up championship
*Lissycasey’s Connor Meaney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IT’s been five years since the winners of the Cusack Cup have left a meaningful dent when it comes to championship and Lissycasey are looking to put an end to that trend.
Tony Kelly appointed Sheils Peugeot Brand Ambassador
*Tony Kelly with his brand new Peugeot 3008 petrol-hybrid. Photograph: Tom Micks ALL-IRELAND winning captain, Tony Kelly has been unveiled as the new Sheils Peugeot Brand Ambassador.
Ennistymon’s footballing enigma can come undone with strong championship run
*Ciaran McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FOREST GUMP’s well-trotted out line, “life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get” is applicable when it comes to Ennistymon’s senior footballers.
Opportunity beckons as race for promotion begins in Clare IFC – teams profiled
*Darragh Bolton of Kilrush gets away from Wolfe Tones’ Dean Devanney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FRIDAY evening will see the first ball kicked in the TUS Clare intermediate football championship as the door to secure promotion to the top tier swings ajar.