West Clare roads at risk of going beyond redemption
ADDITIONAL MONIES need to be sourced from Government to improve the road infrastructure of West Clare.
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‘He would have loved it’ – inaugural Damien Carmody memorial tournament a fitting tribute
*Matthew Carmody, Catriona Carmody, Elaine Carmody, Ann Carmody, Michael Carmody and Lourda Carmody. Photograph: Tom Micks DAMIEN CARMODY’s family have said they are “overwhelmed” with the support received for a memorial tournament which attracted hundreds to Doonbeg on Saturday and proved to be a “magnificent success”.
Damien Carmody memorial tournament to honour a man who loved the GAA & the land
*Damien Carmody. WEST CLARE is expected to come out in force for a tournament in memory of Damien Carmody this Saturday.
PJ Kelly to bow out of politics
*Cllr PJ Kelly is raised aloft following his election in 2019. Photograph: Martin Connolly CLARE’S longest-serving politician has confirmed he is bowing out of politics.
Strong Clare interest as all roads lead to Clonmel
*Sean Stack is among the owners hoping for success this weekend. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THERE is a big Clare interest in the annual national coursing meeting which takes place in Powerstown Park in Clonmel on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Munster title ‘top of the wanted list’ for Clare hurlers & management – Chairman Keating
*Kieran Keating. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A MUNSTER TITLE remains top of the wanted list for Clare’s senior hurlers and management according to the Chairman of Clare GAA who has criticised a “bizarre reinterpretation” of a GAA ruling which saw Adam Hogan denied the chance to line out in the provincial U20 hurling final this year.
Clarecastle crowned U21B football champions
*Clarecastle coach Tommy Guilfoyle celebrates with captain Rory O’Connell. Photograph: Chris Copley CLARECASTLE were crowned Berwick L.P. U21B football champions on Saturday afternoon when they recorded a one point win over Western Gaels in a final played before a good attendance at Kildysart.
St Breckan’s seal U21 final spot
*Shane Fitzpatrick in action against Fionn Doherty. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography ST BRECKAN’S have qualified for the U21A football final for the first time since 2019.
Mullagh’s Therese Doohan joins Gabriel Keating on Fine Gael’s West Clare ticket
*Therese Doohan and Cllr Gabriel Keating. MULLAGH’S THERESE Doohan (FG) will be contesting June’s local elections running alongside Cllr Gabriel Keating (FG) on the Fine Gael ticket in the West Clare Municipal District.
Kilrush/Killimer, Banner & Ennistymon off to opening round U21 wins
*Éanna Rouine was Ennistymon’s goal scorer. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There were wins for Kilrush/Killimer, Banner and title holders Ennistymon as the race for the John Marrinan U21 A football championship memorial cup got underway at the weekend.