Broadford’s Laura motoring towards major sporting development in Dubai
BROADFORD’s Laura O’Connell will make history this week when she takes to the starting grid of the first-ever Formula Woman Nations Cup qualifiers.
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Feakle/Killanena and Clarecastle advance to U21A & B hurling finals
*Ronan O’Connor claims the sliotar in a ruck. Photograph: Ruth Griffin U21A champions Feakle/Killanena are back in the county final while Clarecastle progressed to the B decider.
Moroney claims bullying ongoing in Fianna Fáil & Independent Ireland have lack of democratic process
*Matthew Moroney (IND). Photograph: John Mangan A GENERAL ELECTION candidate has claimed he was subject to bullying while a member of Fianna Fáil and said democratic processes are lacking in Independent Ireland.
Moroney pledges to do ‘whatever it takes’ to reopen Ennis Hospital A&E
*Matthew Moroney (IND). Photograph: John Mangan REVERSING the decision to close down the accident and emergency unit at Ennis Hospital is no longer an option, Matthew Moroney (IND) has declared.
Cooney’s ‘Talk to Joe’ campaign gathering momentum
*Cllr Joe Cooney (FG). Photograph: John Mangan HAVING DELIVERED poll-topping performances in the local elections, Cllr Joe Cooney (FG) is playing ‘senior hurling’ now as he prepares for his first General Election.
Feakle/Killanena, Inagh/Kilnamona & Doora/Barefield advance to U21A hurling semi-finals
*Feakle/Killanena’s Keith Smyth holds off Matthew Corbett and Evan Maxted of Clooney/Quin. Photograph: Ruth Griffin CLARE HURLING followers can look forward with confidence to more titles for the Banner county on the inter county front in the coming seasons if this weekend’s games in the under 21 championship are an indication.
Windfarm action group calls for ‘genuine engagement’ from developers
THE Broadford to Oatfield Windfarm Action Group has challenged the developers behind the Knockshanvo and Oatfield windfarms to engage meaningfully with the communities of East Clare.
O’Brien to referee football final
*Fergal O’Brien. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BROADFORD clubman Fergal O’Brien is to take charge of Sunday’s TUS Clare senior football final between Éire Óg and Kilmurry Ibrickane.
Gusts of 106km/h in Clare as Storm Ashley causes power outages & road blockages
*A fallen tree in Shannon. Photograph: Donna McGettigan GUSTS OF 106 km/h have been recorded in Co Clare since the arrival of Storm Ashley along with power outages and road blockages.
Wind Energy Ireland disputes claims made on East Clare windfarm plans
WIND Energy Ireland has disputed claims made by the Broadford to Oatfield Windfarm Action group.
