‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
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No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
Bridge get back on track with Feakle & Clonlara sharing Clare Cup top spot
*Seadna Morey in control for Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Sixmilebridge regrouped following their surprise first round loss to Feakle by overcoming Clooney/Quin in the second round of the Clare Cup while Clonlara and Feakle both maintained their unbeaten run to two games.
Begley seeks improvements to separate Clonlara junctions
*Cllr Michael Begley (IND). Photograph: John Mangan Improvements at two separate junctions in Clonlara are required, Cllr Michael Begley (IND) has outlined.
ROUND-UP: Kilmaley, Clooney/Quin, Feakle, Clonlara & Crusheen start Clare Cup on a high
Kilmaley’s Sean O’Loughlin with Ballyea’s Morgan Garry. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clooney/Quin, Feakle, Kilmaley, Clonlara and Crusheen collected wins as the first round of the Clare Cup began over the weekend.
Clare principals refute Minister’s comments on process for securing special education support
Clare principals have refuted comments from the Minister for Education regarding the success of applications for special education support.
O’Connell expects close battle as Clare fight to retain Division 1 status
*Members of the Clare senior camogie panel. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Being involved in a relegation play off is the last place any GAA team wants to be and the Clare senior camogie team will confirm that.
Bridge’s Breen secures five goal dream
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Reigning Under 14A champions Sixmilebridge sent out a warning sign to any potential usurpers of the newly revamped Under 15A Hurling Championship following an opening 8-17 to 0-11 victory over Clarecastle on away soil.
Galvin to make first Clare start in two years
*Clare’s Colm Galvin. Photograph: Martin Connolly Colm Galvin is to make his first starting appearance in a Clare jersey in two years.
Clonlara’s Morrissey announced as new Morning Focus presenter
Ex Live95 FM and Tipp FM journalist Alan Morrissey has been appointed as the new presenter of Clare FM’s Morning Focus.