Brandon basking in current hurling wave
*Ballyea’s Brandon O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AS FAR AS FORTNIGHTS GO, Brandon O’Connell will find it hard to surpass the last fourteen days in a hurling sense.
Clare GAA goes ahead of the pack with creation of Youth Committee
FUTURE LEADERS IN Clare GAA are to come to the fore following the establishment of a new youth committee.
Clare farming delegations set to raise ACRES concerns with Minister
*Minister McConalogue had been due to visit Clare but the briefing is now to be held in Dublin. FARMING DELEGATIONS from Clare are meeting with the Minister for Agriculture today (Tuesday) amid mounting concerns regarding the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) and its impact on the county.
Contest of former Clare GAA Chairmen on the cards for upcoming Convention
*Photograph: Natasha Barton UP TO THREE CONTESTS are expected at the upcoming Clare GAA Convention.
Tulla scientist keeping the water flowing in the Midlands
TULLA’s John Leamy is leading the team of specialised scientists at Irish Water with an in-depth knowledge into the chemical and physical processes involved in treating water.
Killaloe rat run to come under the microscope of speed survey
A KILLALOE “rat run” is to be subject to a speed survey to determine if it fits the bill for low cost safety improvement funding.
Shannon flood relief scheme needs timelines and urgency
*Flooding in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley MORE DEFINITE timelines are needed regarding the completion of the Shannon Town & Environs Flood Relief Scheme.
Bally boys are back in the Munster Final
BALLYEA ARE HEADING to the Munster club senior hurling final after edging out Cork champions St Finbarr’s.
Kelly references King Henry VIII in bid to reduce Caherea speed limit
KING HENRY was quoted by a West Clare councillor in his bid to reduce the speed limit outside Caherea National School.
Winning professional boxing debut for Shannon’s David Ryan
SHANNON’S DAVID RYAN was victorious in his first fight as a professional boxer.