Literary accolade for Shannon’s Alex Dunne
*Alex Dunne. SHANNON AUTHOR, Alex Dunne was one of six winners at this year’s KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards announced as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin.
‘It will take a big disaster for things to change in fire service’
*Photograph: John Mangan A CLARE COUNCILLOR who works as a retained firefighter in Ennistymon has warned it will take “a disaster” before change is forthcoming in the pay and conditions of those working in the service.
Colm Collins steps down as Clare manager
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COLM COLLINS has stepped down as manager of the Clare senior footballers.
Derry defeat ends Clare’s championship campaign for 2023
*Clare’s Podge Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S INVOLVEMENT in the 2023 All-Ireland SFC drew to a close on Saturday evening in Longford with a gallant first half showing from Colm Collins’ men coming undone in the third quarter.
Walsh returned as President at Shannon Lions Club AGM
*Paddy Powell secretary Shannon Lions club presenting cheque for five hundred Euros to Maria Jean Geary, children cancer awareness also in the picture Councillor PJ Ryan, Tony McMahon, Cathy Colgan & Tony Walsh SHANNON LIONS CLUB held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week where officers were elected to key positions.
Redesign in Clonroadmore to be considered with upgrade of cycling infrastructure
*The much discussed armadillos in Clonroadmore. ENHANCEMENTS to Clonroadmore from St Flannan’s College to the Riverside Estate are to be considered coupled with a revised design for the Tulla Rd in Ennis.
Fergie to take over Doon hurlers
*Fergie O’Loughlin and John Casey on the sideline for Clarecastle. Photograph: Chris Copley CLARECASTLE’S FERGIE O’Loughlin is to take over as the manager of the Doon senior hurlers.
Clare’s camogie & ladies football sides take to Cusack Park in bid to record successive wins
*Clare’s Zi Yan Spillane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CUSACK PARK will host both encounters for the county’s flagship ladies teams this weekend.
Two car collision cleared in Ennistymon
TRAFFIC IN ENNISTYMON came to a standstill for close to half an hour following a two car collision on Friday evening.
Minogue & Baker claim Munster titles
CLARE HAD MIXED fortunes during the past week in adult handball.
