O’Brien & Newmarket Celtic braced for ‘showpiece event’ in Clare soccer
*Eoin O’Brien. NINE-time Clare Cup champion Eoin O’Brien is bidding to win his first as Newmarket Celtic manager.
‘We’ve been looking in from the outside for long enough’ – Tulla Utd & Moloney set for novel Clare Cup final
*Mike Moloney. FOR long enough Tulla Utd have been looking in from the outside on the big day, they’re eager to make the most of their first Clare Cup final appearance.
Russell relishes Avenue’s latest league success after weathering ‘petty fallout’ mid-season
*Aidan and David Russell. Photograph: Joe Buckley BACK TO BACK league titles was no more than Avenue Utd deserved according to their ever-defiant manager David Russell.
Dean doing the business for Newmarket Celtic following return from injury
*Dean Hegarty. AFTER missing the entirety of last season through injury, Dean Hegarty has embraced his return to action and is playing a leading role for Newmarket Celtic in their quest for Clare Cup honours.
‘East Clare is tight-knit & clannish’ – Tulla Utd & Withycombes receiving bigger backing for Cup final
BROTHERS IN ARMS are leading the charge for Tulla Utd as they contest a first Clare Cup final.
Inis Cealtra visitor centre to open next month
INIS CEALTRA’s visitor centre is planned to open next month.
Tulla Utd need to make statement with Cup final win – captain Dara
*Dara Ryan. TULLA UTD need to make a statement as a junior soccer side by claiming victory in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final on Saturday, captain Dara Ryan insisted.
18 Gardaí attached to Clare/Tipp drugs unit
SUPPLY and consumption of drugs is rife but just 18 Gardaí are assigned to the Clare/Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit.
Cullinans central to Celtic’s cause
Cathal and Harvey Cullinan. CULLINAN cousins Harvey and Cathal will occupy roles in Newmarket Celtic’s defence as they bid to win a twentieth Clare Cup title.
Shannon nears historic sunshine record
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Shannon Airport is on track to challenge its all-time monthly sunshine record, set in June 1957 with 261.2 hours.