Páraic McMahon

If teams in the Clare SHC were politicians….

*Action begins this weekend in the Clare SHC with four games down for decision on Saturday.  It may be argued that the GAA is more political than political organisations themselves, off-the-field antics can certainly strengthen this theory across multiple aspects of the Association.

Public drawn to Doolin as temperatures surpass 30 degrees

*Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird pictured with Bridie Treacy (82), mother of well-known Scariff photographer James Treacy in Doolin. Charlie was among those that travelled from Doolin to the Aran Islands. Photograph: James Treacy TEMPERATURES SURPASSED THIRTY DEGREES in Co Clare this week.