Donovan delights to land WBA Continental Welterweight belt
ENNIS’ PADDY Donovan recorded his ninth knockout victory from twelve fights.
Tributes paid to retiring Pat ‘Mace’ McMahon
*Cllr Pat McMahon supporting Newmarket Celtic with the Ryan brothers. Photograph: Joe Buckley A STANDING OVATION was given to Cllr Pat McMahon (FF) when he attended his final selection convention as a nominated candidate.
Ennis Toastmasters celebrate 50 years
The organising committee for the 50th celebrations of Ennis Toastmasters. Photograph: Vivian Daly FIFTY YEARS of Ennis Toastmasters were celebrated over the weekend.
Rural areas avoiding Airbnb clampdown ‘really flawed’
*Cllr Cillian Murphy. ALLOWING rural short-term lets to escape new rules in clamping down on Airbnbs has been described as “really flawed” by a West Clare representative.
Confidence expressed that Ennis is ‘well protected from flooding’ in wake of Midleton devastation
*Floods at St Flannan’s College in 2009. FLOODING EVENTS which occurred in Midleton last month are “unlikely to occur” in Clare’s county town.
Holy confusion over ownership of Cratloe road
*Fr Richie Keane and Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan ASSUMPTIONS on the ownership of the road leading to St John’s Church in Cratloe has led to holy confusion.
Speeding fears flagged as traffic calming sought in Clancy Park
“WE’RE KILLING OURSELVES with speeding,” Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) warned when seeking addition of traffic calming measures in Clancy Park.
‘We’re getting the brunt of it’ – local reps frustrated by Oireachtas members on Broadford & Cooraclare
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FURTHER FALSE dawns regarding announcements for Broadford and Cooraclare’s potential inclusion in a €50m pilot wastewater scheme have been criticised.
National support needed to progress improvements of North Clare road network for Walker Cup
*Blake’s Corner. Photograph: Bob Singer. EFFORTS to improve the road infrastructure of North Clare needs to be increased in advance of Lahinch staging the Walker Cup in 2026.
Crehan & Nash the home favourites as Clare hosts Irish Nationals
*Colin Crehan. COLIN CREHAN and Diarmaid Nash are viewed as Clare’s greatest chance of success as the Irish Nationals take place in the county.
