157 cyclists pass finish line for Tour de Munster
The 21st annual Tour de Munster passed through County Clare on Friday, with 157 cyclists taking to the roads in support of Munster Down Syndrome Ireland branches.
Coolmeen
Coolmeen in control against Wolfe Tones
*Cathal O’Connor kicked 0-03 for Coolmeen. Photograph: John Mangan Delayed for a week due to Covid issues in Shannon, the remaining tie in the first round of the intermediate football championship was played at the Banner grounds on Sunday.
Banner begin life in intermediate with a win as Corofin, Kilfenora & Kildysart also get off the mark
*Cian O’Dea produced an outstanding display as Kilfenora outclassed Liscannor. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography First round wins were recorded by Corofin, Kilfenora, Kildysart and The Banner in the opening round of the Clare IFC.
O’Connor keen to be back in the coalface
Eimear O’Connnor was on the frontline for her country earlier this year, the Coolmeen woman is anxious to be in the coalface this weekend but this time for her county.
Clare interest aplenty as Rathoath claim Meath title
There was a lot of Clare interest in last Sunday’s Meath senior football final between Ratoath and Gael Colmcille from Kells.
CLARE IFC: Kildysart power onto knockout stages with seven quarter-final spots to be filled
*Diarmuid O’Donnell scored two goals for Kildysart. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography With just one round to go in the group stage in the intermediate football championship, seven of the eight quarter final places have yet to be filled.
Doora/Barefield join Kildysart & Shannon Gaels in semi-finals
Kildysart, St Josephs Doora/Barefield and Shannon Gaels have qualified for the semi-finals of the intermediate football championship following their second round victories over O’Currys, Michael Cusacks and Kilfenora respectively at the weekend.
Fit Kildysart impress as Clare IFC kicks off
Kildysart’s superior fitness proved decisive as they eeked out a one point win over Corofin in what was a most entertaining intermediate football championship first round game at Cusack Park on Friday evening.
‘All we want is for the bus to show up’ – Labasheeda & Coolmeen users left stranded in Ennis
Public transport users in South-West Clare have been left ‘disappointed and frustrated’ at being left stranded in Ennis on three occasions this year.
Peg playing the mouth organ at 100 years young
REACHING her 100th birthday is a major achievement in itself, but being healthy enough in mind and body to still play the mouth organ is another thing altogether.
