Killaloe’s Mary named Volunteer of the Year
Killaloe’s Mary O’Mara has been named as the Clare Older People’s Volunteer of the Year for 2021.
Flynn calls on Housing Minister to prohibit bulk buying by vulture funds
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: Eamon Ward Bulk buying by vulture funds needs to be prohibited by the Minister for Housing, a Shannon representative has argued.
Russell’s doubts on whether Éire Óg would make breakthrough finally answered
*Ciaran Russell powers forward. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Introducing a more defensive approach was hailed as key to Éire Óg winning a first Clare SFC title in fifteen years by one of their most experienced backs.
Ballyea seal title of Clare SHC champions in dramatic fashion
*Delight is etched on the face of Pearse Lillis as he celebrates with Gary Brennan and Mossy Gavin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ballyea have been crowned Clare SHC champions for the third time after securing a dramatic one point win over Inagh/Kilnamona.
Upgrades sought for road formerly home to late War of Independence veteran
*The late Sean Clancy. Upgrading the road which was formerly home to the country’s oldest surviving War of Independence veteran has been requested.
Public still need persuading to tackle climate change
*Flooding along the railway line at Ballycar has been a reoccurring problem for generations. Photograph: John Mangan Members of the public still need to be persuaded when it comes to reducing energy consumption, an Ennis councillor has acknowledged.
Section by Mountcatherine Bridge requested for inclusion in roads programme
Efforts to see part of the L7048 in Clonlara included in the 2022 roads programme are making progress.
New approach helping Flanagan go from strength to strength
*Paul Flanagan brings the ball forward with Eoin Guilfoyle keeping tabs. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Hurling is no longer the number one priority in Paul Flanagan’s life and he’s enjoying the game much more as a result.
McInerney delighted to follow in father’s footsteps by claiming first Clare SFC medal
*Martin McMahon goes to ground following a foul by Mark McInerney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg’s Mark McInerney is hopeful of following in the footsteps of his father by collecting multiple senior football championships.
Funding needed to protect public & staff from ‘outdated’ passport facilities in Shannon
Funding is required to upgrade “outdated” passport control facilities at Shannon Airport to protect the public and staff, the county’s first citizen has said.