Upset in Shannon at destruction of Antonov
*The Antonov landing in Shannon Airport. Photograph: Joe Buckley SADNESS has been expressed in Shannon following the destruction of the world’s largest aircraft.
Slow movement of ball & removal of kickout platform sees Clare’s footballers punished
*Podge Collins is sandwiched between Conor Glass and Lachlan Murray. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill PRODUCING a below par performance left Clare senior football manager, Colm Collins annoyed as they fell to their first defeat of the 2022 Allianz National Football League.
Disgust raised by Ennis woman on Ryanair’s price increase for Ukrainians fleeing Poland
AN ENNIS woman originally from Ukraine has expressed her disgust at Ryanair’s decision to increase the price of flights from Poland as hundreds of Ukrainians attempted to flee their country following Russia’s invasion.
Three-fold increase in ferry passengers since opening of Doolin Pier
*Photograph: John Mangan AN APPLICATION to construct the Doolin visitor centre is to be lodged in the second quarter of this year.
‘We’ve a lot to look forward to’ – Carmody upbeat for Clare’s season despite winless start
*Doireann Murphy. Photograph: Veronica McMahon SHOWINGS against Cork and Kilkenny in their opening outings of the National Camogie League have left the Clare manager optimistic for the season ahead.
US Ambassador makes inaugural visit to Shannon Airport
US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin made her first visit to Shannon Airport since presenting her credentials to President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins earlier this month.
Driver uninjured after car bursts into flames in Darragh
*Photograph: Ian Lynch MINOR traffic delays have been experienced by West Clare motorists on Monday morning after a burnt out car required the attention of the emergency services.
Crusheen’s Christy appointed ITMA photographer in residence
CRUSHEEN’s Christy McNamara has been appointed as the photographer in residence at the Irish Traditional Music Archive for 2022.
Landowners have duty of care to cut hedges
AHEAD of the March 1st deadline for the hedge cutting season, landowners have been reminded to carry out their responsibilities in the interest of the public’s health and safety.
Clare lose out to dominant Derry in first league defeat of 2022
*Keelan Sexton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s senior footballers have picked up their first Allianz National League defeat of 2022, a setback which could come back to haunt their attempts to win promotion.