The Electoral Chair: A sitting councillor may fall in North Clare & Fine Gael factions
*Gerry Reidy, Páraic McMahon, Ger Kennedy and Marie McMahon. NORTH CLARE is forecast to see a sitting councillor lose their seat for the second election in a row.
Stephen Ryan among new leaders setting the way for Clare footballers
*Clare goalkeeper, Stephen Ryan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NOT ALONE has Stephen Ryan’s responsibility as a leader within the Clare senior football panel changed but so too has the role of the county’s first choice goalkeeper on the field.
‘You turn around & think of your family straight away’ – Boston’s Niall on scare of Sydney stabbings
A NORTH Clare man has described the scenes of a Sydney knife attack as “just horrific”.
Replacement signs now displaying Lahinch’s correct spelling
*Cllr Liam Grant (GP) admires the correct spelling of the sign in Lahinch. LAHINCH’s incorrect spelling on road signage has been remedied on a minor scale.
Scariff man appointed interim Chief of Staff to European Commission President
A SCARIFF MAN has taken on a new role as the Chief of Staff for the European Commission President.
Draws held for Clare Cup semi-finals
Elias Kunz commiserates with Alan Mulready. Photograph: Natasha Barton PAIRINGS have been confirmed for the semi-finals of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup.
Clare management poised to make changes from victorious league side
*Shane O’Donnell is expected to make his first start of the year for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s senior hurling management are anticipated to make changes from the starting fifteen crowned Allianz National Hurling League champions for Sunday’s first round of the Munster SHC.
Garry doubtful for Clare as Brennan & Bohannon return from injury
*Micheál Garry is an injury doubt for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S senior footballers will have their strongest selection to choose from so far this year for Saturday’s Munster SFC semi-final.
Dinny Gould enters the election race in West Clare
*Dinny Gould. Photograph: Páraic McMahon CREE’s Dinny Gould (IND) is set to shake up the election race in West Clare after officially confirming his candidacy.
‘I always said I’d give it ten years’ – Ann Norton calls time on political career
*Cllr Ann Norton (IND). Photograph: John O’Neill CLLR Ann Norton (IND) has said her decision not to seek re-election to Clare County Council is influenced by the health of her family members and a desire to devote more energy to the Clare Crusaders Clinic.