Clare Collection tourism losses hit €1m for first six months of 2025
*Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. LOSSES are mounting for tourism sites in Clare under the ownership of the local authority while the County Council is owed €41m.
Éire Óg end 35 year wait to lift the Canon Hamilton
*Éire Óg players celebrate with the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG have been crowned Clare SHC champions for the first time since 1990 after deservedly overcoming Clooney/Quin in the decider.
‘Unacceptably long waiting times’ at UHL as management urge public to use alternative services
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LIMERICK (UHL) has appealed to the public to use available alternative services as it is experiencing “exceptionally high demand” with a significant amount of admitted patients already on trolleys.
Kinvara’s Catherine among the local heroes celebrated for Positive Ageing Week
Twenty-seven people from across Galway City and County have been named Local Heroes as part of Positive Ageing Week 2025, in recognition of their ongoing contributions to their communities including Kinvara’s Catherine Kilkelly.
Mills march onto Clare PIHC final & Ruan exit at semi-final stage again
*Darragh Moroney offloads as James Cullinan closes in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill O’CALLAGHANS MILLS’ bid to bounce back to the top tier of Clare hurling at the first attempt is well and truly alive following a storming second half display against Ruan.
Liam among the Éire Óg leaders on long road back to county final
*Éire Óg defender Liam Corry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. HOURS DEDICATED by senior club players is increasing in the GAA each year but it doesn’t feel like a draining commitment for Éire Óg’s Liam Corry because the enjoyment levels are so high.
Clarecastle claim their place in Clare PIHC final with merited win over Whitegate
*Clarecastle’s Evan Price offloads under pressure. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARECASTLE deservedly claimed their place in the final of the Clare Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (PIHC) with a comprehensive win over Whitegate.
Russell hoping to end record as only Clare SHC winner in Éire Óg dressing room
*John Russell. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WITHIN THE Éire Óg dressing room, only John Russell has been acquainted with the Canon Hamilton, by Sunday evening he hopes to be sitting amongst a new batch of Clare SHC winners from the town.
No reported delays at Shannon Airport with four flights diverted during Storm Amy
FOUR flights have been diverted to Shannon Airport during Storm Amy while there have been no reported delays for its scheduled flights.
‘Haphazard’ use of space in Kilfenora
*Kilfenora. KILFENORA is lacking a plan for parking in the village with the current system described as “haphazard”.