‘Sub-standard’ M18 junctions in Clare pose serious risk
REPEATED CRITICISM with the “sub-standard” motorway exits in Co Clare has been voiced.
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‘Huge victory’ for Scariff to win opening round for first time since claiming 2020 intermediate title
*Fergus Madden puts the sliotar past Paul Madden. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WINNING their opening senior championship encounter for the first time since securing promotion from the intermediate ranks in 2020 heralded a “huge victory” for Scariff.
Scariff set the way in championship opener against Doora/Barefield
*Scariff’s Keelan Hartigan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SCARIFF BECAME the first side to put points on the board in the Clare senior hurling championship accounting for St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield on Saturday afternoon.
Parish pumped for senior reintroduction
*Darragh O’Shea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Any thoughts of St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield gradually assimilating themselves back at senior level quickly evaporated last month when pooled in the dreaded group of death alongside back-to-back county champions Ballyea, then reigning Clare Cup champions Kilmaley, 2021 county finalists Inagh-Kilnamona and 2020 intermediate winners Scariff.
Late late show for Miltown to snatch Garry Cup crown
*St Joseph’s Miltown captain, Enda O’Gorman. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill They left it late but better late than never for St Joseph’s Miltown to snatch the Garry Cup honours for the first time in 18 years after a compelling extra-time battle with St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield.
North Clare neighbours St Breckan’s & Ennistymon do battle in Cusack Cup final
*David McNamara holds off Denis O’Callaghan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography With the opening rounds of the Clare senior football championship just a month away, this weekend’s league finals will give clubs a better indication of where they are in terms of preparation for the Jack Daly.
Éire Óg U15s do the double
Éire Óg celebrate winning the U15A football championship. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG completed a championship and Féile double claiming the U15A championship at the expense of neighbours St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield.
Fine Gael reps risking disciplinary action if they back Norton over Flynn for Ennis MD Deputy Mayor
*Cllr Johnny Flynn (FG) and Cllr Ann Norton (IND). Photograph: Eamon Ward FINE GAEL representatives in Ennis could face potential sanctions if a reported contest for the Deputy Mayor in the Ennis Municipal District proceeds.
Scariff bridge 35 year gap to ignite opening day of Primary Schools Finals
*Scariff celebrated Division 2 glory in Cusack Park. Scariff National School’s first Division 2 Hurling title in 35 years was the highlight of the opening day of the Cumann na mBunscol an Chláir Camogie and Hurling Finals in Cusack Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Sons of 95 heroes hoping to carve out own legacy with Clare minors
*Matthew O’Halloran. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THREE OF THE Clare team from 1995 will be looking on proudly this weekend as their sons form part of the county minor squad vying for All-Ireland glory.