Judge imposes mandatory minimum 10 year prison term on drug dealer and former ice-cream van operator
A JUDGE has imposed a 10 year prison term on a drug dealer who used to make his living selling whipped ice-cream to children from his ice-cream van.
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Cratloe too strong for Clarecastle
*Cratloe’s David Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An experienced Cratloe side proved too strong for Clarecastle in this senior hurling championship first round game at O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge this Saturday evening.
If teams in the Clare SHC were politicians….
*Action begins this weekend in the Clare SHC with four games down for decision on Saturday. It may be argued that the GAA is more political than political organisations themselves, off-the-field antics can certainly strengthen this theory across multiple aspects of the Association.
Clare SHC Expert Viewpoint: Fergie O’Loughlin
*Fergie O’Loughlin. Photograph: Chris Copley HE WAS COACH TO Clarecastle when they won the 2003 Clare SHC title and now Fergie O’Loughlin is coaching the Ballybrown senior hurlers, he has had a big influence on the Ballyea club and expects them to claim the Canon Hamilton for the fourth time.
Safety tweaks suggested to new Fergus Riverwalk
Pictured at the official opening of the Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme were Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan TD (right), with ex Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan (centre), and Council Chief Executive, Pat Dowling (left). “AD-HOC PARKING” and absence of barriers are posing health …
Magpies determined to avail of relegation lifeline
*Rory O’Connell comes into the championship off the back of a strong league for Clarecastle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clarecastle go into this season’s championship determined to show that they have benefited from the experience gained last year.
McNamara to vote against Government in Sinn Féin’s no confidence motion
CLARE TD, Michael McNamara (IND) has confirmed he will vote against the Government in Tuesday’s no confidence motion tabled by Sinn Féin.
Dept officials ‘dictating to Council planners’ on zoning of land for housing
DEPARTMENT officials are “dictating to planners” in Clare County Council, a local councillor has claimed while calling for more land to be zoned specifically for housing across the Ennis Municipal District.
Ryan to be returned as CDSL Chair with potential contests for Fixtures Secretary & Munster FA Delegate
*CDSL Chairman, Jason Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly KILRUSH’s Jason Ryan is to be returned unopposed as Chairman of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) with contests on course to occur for the roles of Fixtures Secretary and Munster FA Delegate.
Beebee Stars in Colin Barry Memorial
Friday night’s Galway card featured the Final of the Colin Barry Memorial Novice Sprint Sponsored by NC Paints and Moroneys Bar Ennis who also sponsored the Paddy Coote Memorial 525.