Furglan NS in last ditch fight to save school’s future
Principal Patricia Vaughan at the entrance to Furglan NS. Photograph: John Sheridan. FURGLAN NATIONAL SCHOOL is at risk of closure unless it can enrol four extra pupils by the end of September.
Conway confident Feakle’s age-profile will help them bounce back next season
*Feakle’s Ronan O’Connor. FEAKLE’s age profile means the reigning champions will be strong contenders for the Canon Hamilton next season.
Clare councillors vote against nominating candidate for Presidential election
Áras Contae an Chláir CLARE COUNCILLORS have voted not to nominate a candidate for the Presidential election.
Arás 25 Live: Presidential Hopefuls Pitch To Clare Councillors
CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL is today Monday hosting a special meeting where six individuals are trying to secure the local authority’s nomination to contest the Presidential election.
West Clare infrastructure needs to improve for Irish Open & offshore wind potential
*Junior Minister, Timmy Dooley (FF). JUNIOR MINISTER, Timmy Dooley (FF) has said road infrastructure around Doonbeg needs to be improved in advance of next year’s Irish Open.
Last four pairings finalised in Clare PIHC, IHC & Junior A hurling
*Clarecastle captain Colin Brigdale in action against Whitegate. Photograph: Chris Copley PAIRINGS for the last four clashes in the Premier Intermediate, Intermediate and Junior A hurling championships have been made.
Six Presidential hopefuls to seek support of Clare councillors
*Former Clare resident, Gerben Uunk is among those hoping for a nomination from Clare County Council. SIX PROSPECTIVE candidates for the Presidential election have confirmed they will be addressing Clare councillors on Monday to try secure a nomination but the cohort will not include Gareth Sheridan (IND) or Maria Steen (IND).
Rafferty gets rewarded with player of the week
*Joe Rafferty accepts his prize from Martin Daly of Martin Daly Autos. WITH A CENTRAL role in St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield securing a place in the Clare SFC semi-finals for the first time in over a decade, Joe Rafferty gets the reward of winning the Martin Daly Autos/The Clare Echo player of the week.
Returning to September start for schools will help Clare economy say Cllrs
*The matter was discussed at the September meeting of Clare County Council. SUMMER HOLIDAYS for schools need to be extended to aid the Clare economy, a West Clare councillor has argued.
Clooney/Quin overcome Tony Kelly led Ballyea to reach Clare SHC final
*Jack O’Neill and Sam Scanlon celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLOONEY/QUIN have claimed their place in the Clare SHC final for the first time since 2017 after seeing off the challenge of battle-hardened Ballyea.