No surprise as low profile O’Brien an early elimination
There were surprises aplenty in the election race, the first count elimination of Conor O’Brien (Renua) was not one of them.
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Vital Shannon Flood Relief Scheme expected to take 2-3 years
*2014 flooding at Shannon Golf Club. Photograph: Joe Buckley A necessary flood relief scheme for Shannon that will protect an estimated 30,000 people is expected to take two to three years to complete.
Last minute appeal fails to stop U21 hurling draw taking place
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s David Mescall. Photograph: Martin Connolly Pairings have been confirmed for the Clare U21 Hurling Championship following Thursday evening’s draw in Clareabbey.
Clare ‘will have a go’ against Wexford
*Clare captain, John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare will travel to Wexford Park on Sunday and “have a cut” at recording a second successive league victory in Division 1 Group B.
O’Connell upbeat despite loss of experienced players
“Progress” is the main objective for Ger O’Connell in his second year as manager of the Clare senior camogie side.
‘Unbelievable’ damage at Doonbeg following Storm Brendan
“Unbelievable” damage affected sand dunes in Doonbeg with several flights cancelled at Shannon Airport and power outages this week all as a result of Storm Brendan.
‘Abuse of match officials should never be tolerated’
*Damian Fox. Photograph: Chris Copley Clare referee Damian Fox has criticised “certain sections of the media” for being “extremely harsh” when giving their views on the performance of referees within the county and cautioned that those who abuse officials will receive suitable suspensions going forward.
‘Be careful what you wish for’ Newmarket locals told on requested bus shelter
*Newmarket-on-Fergus locals listening attentively at the community forum. Photograph: Joe Buckley Locals attending last Monday’s community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus were split on the need for an extra bus shelter in the village.
Hayes honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Clare Camogie
*Catriona McMahon, Brid MacNamara & Seamus Hayes. Lissycasey’s Seamus Hayes has received the 2019 Clare Camogie Lifetime Achievement Award with Catriona McMahon announced as volunteer of the year. On Friday night, Clare Camogie honoured Hayes with the accolade that has previously been awarded to Flan McInerney (Sixmilebridge) and Mary Hogan (Tulla) amongst others. Chairman Joe …
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Mayor Crowe told off for attracting rats to compost bin
The Mayor of Clare has been told off for not knowing how to compost correctly after it emerged “a multitude of rats” took residence in his bin.
