Viking invasion for Craggaunowen
CRAGGAUNOWEN will be transformed into a Viking village this weekend as the sights and sounds of the ‘Norsemen’ descend on the popular Clare visitor attraction.
Hehir brothers hopeful for further Avenue glory
*Mossy and Conor Hehir. Photograph: John Mangan THEY WILL BE at either side of the field on the Avenue Utd team but the Hehir brothers both share the same confidence that the club is more than capable of replicating its double success.
Drumgeely dipping a source of frustration in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley COMMITMENT has been issued by the local authority to resolve the issue of dipping roads in Drumgeely which is causing flooding in the area.
Walla hopeful town derby will awaken ‘the sleeping giant’ in Lifford
*Lifford FC manager, Adrian Walsh. Photograph: John Mangan NOT ALONE do Lifford FC have a chance to win a fourth Clare Cup title but it is also an opportunity for the Ennis club to make a statement that they are back at the top table of soccer in the county.
Clare guests lined up for Tubridy’s final Late Late Show
*Ryan Tubridy. Picture Andres Poveda THREE CLARE GUESTS will be appearing on Ryan Tubridy’s last Late Late Show as presenter.
Ending up empty-handed not an option for Russell or Avenue in defining week
*David Russell speaks to the Avenue Utd team. Photograph: Natasha Barton / CDSL WITHIN THE SPACE OF FIVE days, Avenue Utd will know if their bid to win back to back League and Cup titles is alive or dead, ending up empty-handed is not an option according to their manager David Russell.
Increased costs will not see Killaloe Bridge & Bypass project become like Children’s Hospital
*Works are ongoing for the Killaloe Bypass. INCREASED costs for the Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Upgrade will not see it mirror a replica to the National Children’s Hospital.
Town derby serving as Cup final will bring ‘extra bite’ – McNaboe
*Gary McNaboe. Photograph: John Mangan SPECTATORS of SATURDAY’S CLARE CUP final may not witness the prettiest spectacle but they can expect a battle according to Lifford FC midfielder Gary McNaboe.
Detailed misinformation slammed by Minister as Scool house mooted for refugees not known to Department
*The five bedroom property at the centre of the controversy. Photograph: John Mangan A LARGE HOUSE in the townland of Scool will not be used to accommodate asylum seekers.
Lifeguards on duty in Clare during month of May for first time
LIFEGUARDS are now on duty on weekends for the first time in May at the county’s four busiest beaches.