‘You can’t buy a box of matches in Ruan’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Increasing use of the Ruan to Corofin road has led to one elected representative seeking an upgrade of the surface.
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Jo Keane targeting future Worlds events ahead of US move
*Jo Keane. Photograph: John Mangan “Sport gives you something to focus on” according to Jo Keane who is on countdown mode as she prepares to commence a scholarship in the US this August.
‘Sinn Féin will not be the party of change’ – Leahy
*Michael Leahy assesses the tallies. Photograph: John Mangan Sinn Féin will not be “the party of change”, one of Clare’s unsuccessful General Election candidates has declared.
Cahill buzzing for Harty Cup final
*Diarmuid Cahill. Photograph: John Mangan Off the back of a hugely successful 2019, Diarmuid Cahill is hoping to add another medal to his collection.
‘Too much alarmism’ on climate change says Euro-sceptic Leahy
*Michael Leahy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Launched last year, the Irish Freedom Party are contesting their first General Election with Kilrush’s Michael Leahy flying the flag for them in Clare.
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.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Roisin Garvey in Corofin
Heavy showers accompany Cllr Roisin Garvey (GP) as she makes her way through Corofin on Monday evening but the rain doesn’t dampen the message being imparted.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Michael Leahy in Ennis
Promises are made at every election by the politicians but also the voters who insist they will read the leaflets handed out by candidates, Michael Leahy’s propaganda was studied by canvassers in Ennis on Saturday.
‘Stars aligning’ for West Clare Greenway
*Part of the proposed Greenway will be located along the West Clare Railway. Photograph: Martin Connolly Waterford’s Greenway is being used as the template in the development of the West Clare Greenway.
Ex Ennis Chamber President Leahy seeks Dáil seat
*Michael Leahy Providing the private sector with incentives to develop rural areas has been declared as the key election issue of Michael Leahy.