THE QUIN Historical Group are holding a free talk in Ennis to remember the Clare discoverer of an Australian gold mine worth more than $1,100 million. by Dearbhla Parry This year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the late Quin resident and initiator of the greatest gold rush in Australia, Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hannan, …
YOUNG CLARE PEOPLE are emigrating “in their droves”.
Many Clare emigrants aspire for the faraway hills to be much greener but few will ever match Patrick Hannan in terms of success abroad.
An Australian born engineer, David Barrett has confirmed he will be contesting next month’s General Election.
*Australia’s skyline turns to red in seconds reducing visibility to a few metres. Photograph: Diarmuid O’Connor Australia has been devastated by bushfires but one Ennis man living in Sydney is not confident it will lead to changing policies from the country’s Government.
*Davy O’Halloran. Photograph: Raymond O’Mahony A transfer request from two time All-Ireland U21 medallist Davy O’Halloran to leave Éire Óg has been approved by Clare GAA.