Kilmihil’s Monica to be awarded for volunteerism
Monica Callinan pictured with her husband Kevin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography KILMIHIL’s Monica Callinan will be honoured for her volunteerism this Friday.
Division remains in Shannon on refugee stance
*Chairperson of the Shannon Residents Group. Photograph: Joe Buckley ANGER has been voiced by the largest residents association in Shannon over the establishment of a new group in the town which has spoken out against the arrival of refugees.
Minister Ryan says Heritage sites cost will be agreed but warns Council can’t give figures & walk away
MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT, Eamon Ryan (GP) has committed that the cost dispute delaying the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council “will be agreed very shortly” but insisted the local authority can’t ‘give figures and walk away’.
Kilrush & Mountshannon the big casualties in Clare Cup second round
*Fairgreen Celtic players celebrate. Photograph: Natasha Barton PREMIER DIVISION sides Kilrush Rangers and Mountshannon Celtic were the big casualties in the second round of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup.
Junior Ministry double snub wasn’t a two fingers from Taoiseach – Carey
*Deputy Joe Carey (FG). Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE TD Joe Carey (FG) has confirmed he will be standing in the next General Election despite Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (FG) once again overlooking him for a Junior Ministry.
Shannon Leisure Centre make a splash at Swimdustry awards
SHANNON HAD reason to celebrate on the double with two awards claimed at the Swimdustry awards.
Celtic’s homework & physical approach key to FAI Junior Cup progression
*Newmarket Celtic coach Eoin O’Brien and manager Paddy Purcell. Photograph: Joe Buckley HOMEWORK and a physical approach was key to Newmarket Celtic advancing to the quarter-finals of the FAI Junior Cup, their manager has said.
Movement away from hotels for refugee accommodation has been too slow – Carey
*Bunratty Castle Hotel is among the hotels in Clare where Ukraine refugees are residing. MOVEMENT to use accommodation other than hotels to house refugees has been done too slow in Ireland, a Government TD has said.
Seven diversions to Shannon due to Dublin Airport’s drone difficulties
DRONE SIGHTINGS at Dublin Airport resulted in the diversions of seven flights to Shannon Airport across the February bank holiday weekend.
Hayes takes charge of FAI Youth Inter-League Cup final
*Paudie Hayes. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS referee Paudie Hayes took charge of his first FAI Youth Inter-League Cup on Sunday.