O’Connor to take time out from role as PRO of Clare GAA
*Michael O’Connor. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Public relations officer with Clare GAA, Michael O’Connor has informed clubs he is temporarily stepping away from the position.
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Over €11k raised for Ronald McDonald following Newmarket-on-Fergus tractor run
*Jim O’Leary, Alan Brigdale, Jane O’Leary and Imogen Brigdale with Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: David Crimmins In excess of €11,000 has been raised for Ronald McDonald House following a tractor run in Newmarket-on-Fergus on Sunday.
Imogen inspires O’Leary & Brigdale families to give back to Ronald McDonald house
Imogen Brigdale may only be five months old but she is proving herself to be one inspirational character.
Tulla native Ger Nash ordained as the Bishop of Ferns
Tulla native, Ger Nash was on Sunday ordained as the Bishop of Ferns.
Clooney/Quin get it right at second bite & Wolfe Tones taste U15C glory
*Wolfe Tones celebrate their U15 success. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The longest final saga of 2021 at any grade was finally decided in Cusack Park on Monday evening when Clooney-Quin raided for an injury-time goal to secure the Under 15 Division 2 Football Championship honours over a gallant Cooraclare by 1-12 to 0-10.
Crusheen plan ‘went off the table completely’ in third quarter
*Stan Lineen offloads as Jamie Fitzgibbon closes in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A Crusheen side in transition are experiencing ‘difficult lessons’ at the senior grade, manager Kevin Sheehan admitted.
Ballyea blow Crusheen away with strong finish
A strong third quarter in which they outscored their opponents 0-9 to 0-2 proved decisive as Ballyea recorded a second win in this season’s senior hurling championship.
Lines between promotion & relegation to become much clearer in Clare SHC
*Cilléin Mullins and Tony Kelly will cross paths this Friday. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Whether you call it ‘Moving Weekend’ or ‘Make-or-Break’, Round 2 of the Clare Senior Hurling Championship will definitely determine the lines of demarcation between promotion or demotion.
Founder of Clare Pyrite Action Group upbeat following ‘positive meeting’ with Minister
*Dr Martina Cleary. Optimism has been expressed by the founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group that Department officials will move swiftly to deal with Clare’s application for inclusion in the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme.
Clare’s pyrite problems will be put to Minister O’Brien during county visit
Clare’s pyrite problem is to be highlighted to the Minister for Housing when he undertakes a visit to the county this Friday.