Shannon & Carrigaholt the latest closure risks in post office crisis
FUTURE OF the post office networks in Shannon and Carrigaholt are under threat.
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CLARE IFC: Clondegad, Corofin & Kilrush seal quarter-final places with wins for Naomh Eoin, Coolmeen & Banner
*Clondegad’s Morgan Garry tries to rescue the ball back from Shannon Gaels’ Dylan Kenny. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SUCCESSIVE wins for Corofin, Clondegad and Kilrush Shamrocks have sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the TUS Clare intermediate football championship.
Kilrush RNLI rescues two people and their dog from rising tide in Carrigaholt
*Photograph: Charlie Glynn. TWO PEOPLE and their dog were rescued by Kilrush RNLI who became cut off by the rising tide near Carrigaholt on the Shannon Estuary on Saturday.
New vision for Coláiste Eoghan Uí Chomhraidhe set out
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon PLANS have been lodged to turn a former Irish college in Carrigaholt into “a residential cultural and educational centre with overnight visitor accommodation”.
Éire Óg qualify for Cusack Cup final & O’Currys relegated from Garry Cup
*Éire Óg’s Luke Pyne takes on Charlie Hannan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ÉIRE ÓG are through to the finals of the Cusack Cup while O’Currys have been relegated from the Garry Cup for the first time in over a decade.
Éire Óg & Doora/Barefield advance to Cusack Cup knockout stages, Kildysart & Corofin relegated with Kilrush promoted
*Kilmurry Ibrickane’s Caoilfhinn O’Dea takes on Ennistymon’s Brian McNamara during their Cusack Cup clash. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. NEIGHBOURS Éire Óg and St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield are through to the knockout stages of the Cusack Cup while relegation from the top tier awaits Kildysart and Corofin.
Cappa regains Blue Flag status as nine Clare beaches receive award for 2025
*An aerial shot of Cappa. Photograph: Airswing Media. CAPPA has regained its Blue Flag status which it lost in 2023, it is one of nine Clare beaches to receive the coveted award for 2025.
Lissycasey & Kilrush Shamrocks lead the way in Cusack & Garry Cups with Doora/Barefield still unbeaten
*Eoghan Thynne scores a goal for St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. REIGNING Cusack Cup champions Lissycasey are top of the table following three rounds of action.
Lissycasey lead the way in Cusack Cup as Miltown, Doora/Barefield & Éire Óg get off the mark
*Shane Culligan leads the charge for Lissycasey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TITLE holders Lissycasey have moved to the top of the Cusack Cup table thanks to their second successive victory in this season’s competition.
Kilmurry Ibrickane, Lissycasey & Ennistymon forge winning start as Cusack & Garry Cups commence
*Andrew Shannon charges out of defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILMURRY IBRICKANE, Lissycasey and Ennistymon recorded opening round wins in the Cusack Cup.