Kilrush Rangers eager to make a mark as West Clare’s only Premier Division outfit
*Kilrush Rangers during pre-season training. KILRUSH RANGERS are expecting a stern challenge as they return to the top tier of Clare soccer.
Clare men lead the way as JP Ryans taste hurling glory in Vancouver
*Eddy Fogarty, Eamon Bracken, Adrian Talty, Fergus Killeen, Jack Orme and Jim Fogarty. Missing from pic: Colin O’Flynn and Emmet Quinn. GLORY ON THE hurling fields of Canada was enjoyed by numerous Clare men over the weekend.
Harty Cup champions St Joseph’s Tulla learn opponents for title defence
*St Joseph’s Tulla celebrate winning the Dr Harty Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill REIGNING HARTY CUP champions, St Joseph’s Tulla have been paired against two Cork sides for when they begin the defence of their title.
Bridge Utd aiming to close gap with top teams in Premier Division
*Bridge Utd’s Kieran Quinlan and Leon Kelly. Photograph: Natasha Barton THEY MAY HAVE CONTESTED two Clare Cup finals in the past seven years but anyone involved in Bridge Utd will admit the club have not challenged strongly enough for honours at the top table of soccer in the county.
Hastings Farmhouse at the centre of Shannon’s Heritage Week
*Hastings Farmhouse. Photograph: John O’Brien A HISTORIC farmhouse in Shannon will be among the locations showcased for Heritage Week.
44 year old arrested following brutal stabbing of Ennistymon native remembered as ‘King of Greenford’
A 44 year old man has been arrested by Metropolitan Police following the brutal murder of Ennistymon native Thomas O’Halloran.
The Donald not destined for Doonbeg this month
EX US PRESIDENT, Donald Trump is not going to visit his West Clare hotel later this month.
Avenue’s bid to retain League & Cup boosted by decision of Dylan Casey to stay put
*Dylan Casey celebrates clinching the Premier Division title for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton REIGNING LEAGUE AND CUP champions Avenue Utd have received a major lift before a ball has been kicked in the defence of their titles.
Ennistymon native (87) stabbed to death in London
*Thomas O’Halloran AN 87 year old Ennistymon native was stabbed to death while travelling on his mobility scooter in London.
‘We’d do it all over again’ – Arkins & Lynch last living North Clare men with SFC medals hopeful Jack Daly drought will end
*Jack Lynch and John Arkins. Photograph: Joe Buckley NORTH CLARE has been deprived of a visit from the Jack Daly for over seven decades and the last two surviving men from the region with Clare SFC medals are hopeful the drought will soon end.