O’Connor returns as Clare GAA PRO
*Michael O’Connor. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare GAA PRO, Michael O’Connor has returned to the role ending a three week sabbatical.
Conlon undergoes surgery as Kelly, Browne & O’Connor remain sidelined
*Colm Madden and John Conlon compete for possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare hurler John Conlon has undergone keyhole surgery while All Star Tony Kelly, his clubmate Jack Browne and defender Patrick O’Connor remain sidelined.
Wynne critical of maternity provisions for politicians which will reduce her time off following birth of sixth child
*Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne (SF). Photograph: John Mangan Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) who is expecting her sixth child this Spring has criticised a lack of provision for members of the Oireachtas to take maternity leave which she felt was turning women off entering politics.
Revival of Feakle Folk Club creates cherished musical atmosphere
Feakle Folk Club has been revived with two concerts remaining on the cards this month.
Rail spur to Shannon Airport back on track after inclusion in €165bn National Development Plan
A rail spur to Shannon Airport is among the most significant Clare aspects to the €165bn National Development Plan (NDP).
Kelly, Hayes & Malone nominated for All-Stars
*Rory Hayes clearing his lines. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare has received three nominations for the PwC All Star awards with Aidan McCarthy shortlisted for Young Hurler of the Year.
Clare’s pyrite homeowners demand answers six weeks on from Minister’s promise on redress update
*The Mansfields whose home in Sixmilebridge is affected by the presence of defective concrete blocks. Photograph: Joe Buckley Answers are to be sought from Clare homeowners affected by pyrite at what is expected to be a tense meeting with the county’s Oireachtas members this Friday.
Shannon Group Chair designate to appear before Oireachtas committee
Fresh from the announcement that he is to become the new Chairperson of Shannon Group, Pádraig Ó Céidigh is to appear before the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications on Thursday morning.
Lack of lighting at Henry St crossing blamed for ‘close call’ involving a child in Kilrush
A “close call” involving a child has heightened the need for additional lighting at the Henry St pedestrian crossing, a Kilrush representative has outlined.
Spancilhill Cross speeding of ‘grave concern’
*Photograph: John Mangan Speeding by Spancilhill Cross is of “grave concern” to local residents.