‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
Millions of US viewers to get a taste of Clare this autumn
Filming took place across Co Clare this week for a production that is to air to millions of US TV viewers later this year.
Keane expecting big challenge from Clare
Clare’s fitness levels, scoring rate and mobility around the middle third have been pinpointed by Kerry manager Peter Keane as the key areas to tackle the Banner County in the quarter-final of the Munster SFC on Saturday.
No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
Ennis physio leads the charge in cutting down hamstring injuries
An Ennis man is leading the charge in the attempt to cut down on the amount of hamstring injuries impacting the performance of athletes.
Collins & management working on unenviable task of taking down Kerry in Killarney
*Clare manager, Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare will need to produce their best performance of 2021 if they are to eliminate Kerry from this year’s championship, Colm Collins has stated.
Shannon woman O’Loughlin banned from Instagram for ‘sharing harmful misinformation’
Former TV3 presenter Aisling O’Loughlin has been banned from Instagram for “repeatedly sharing harmful misinformation” on the issues of vaccines and COVID-19.
Cooney keen to make his mark against Kerry
*Clare corner forward, Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Fresh from the minor ranks, Gavin Cooney was recruited onto the Clare senior panel by Colm Collins to make his debut in 2018, now off the back of their condensed League bid he finds himself as a go-to choice at corner forward in the side.
ESB to submit plans for world class visitor attraction at Ardnacrusha
ESB are undertaking a feasibility study to put forward a business case for a world class visitor attraction at Ardnacrusha.
Decision on Malone’s involvement won’t be made till late this week as Harnett is back in reckoning
*An injured Jamie Malone leaving the field. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare’s senior football management will not make a decision on the potential involvement of Jamie Malone in Saturday’s Munster SFC quarter-final until later this week.