REBECCA O’NEILL: Top hikes in Co Clare
This week I’m sharing details on five of the top hikes to trek in Co Clare, some of which I’ve done and others which are on my to do list.
Ballyvaughan
€148k in funding for 8 outdoor projects in Clare
Eight Clare projects have been included in the 189 nationally to benefit from €3.5m in funding to enhance natural amenities.
Ennistymon crowned Junior champions
*Ennistymon’s Josh Guyler. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography For the second time in three months, Ballyvaughan have had to suffer the disappointment of defeat in the final of the Clare Junior A football championship.
Senior & intermediate football semi-final draw held
*Daniel Walsh in action against Matt O’Shea in last year’s semi-final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Semi-final pairings are now known for the penultimate stages of the Clare senior and intermediate football championships.
Third time’s a charm for Cree Sydney
It was third time lucky for Cree Sydney owned by Denis Gould after putting two novice stakes to the back-burner while claiming the feature event in Galway on Saturday.
Time penalties end Olympics journey for Ballyvaughan’s Liam Jegou
Ballyvaughan’s Liam Jegou has seen his Olympic journey end.
Success for Noel Gavin’s Ballyea Sydney in Michael Tobin Memorial Sweepstake
Ballyea Sydney claimed the spoils in the Michael Tobin Memorial Sweepstake over the weekend.
Banner overcome Ballyvaughan to secure Junior double
The Banner claimed a Junior double by claiming the 2020 Junior A football championship on Saturday evening with a 15 point win over Ballyvaughan to add to the Junior B hurling title they claimed last year.
Wait of forever is almost over for Liam Jegou
Brittany born but Ballyvaughan bred, Liam Jegou has expressed confidence with his preparation ahead of Sunday’s heats of the C1 category are set for the Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre in the Tokyo Olympics.
Ballyvaughan’s experience may prove decisive in Junior A football decider
Intermediate status awaits the winner of this Saturday’s 2020 junior A football championship final between Ballyvaughan and the Banner which will take place at Hennessy Park in Miltown with a throw in time of 7.15p.m.