*Dr Martina Cleary. SINN FÉIN have scooped a strong first-time candidate to contest the local elections in the Killaloe Municipal District in the guise of founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group, Dr Martina Cleary.
A “SIGNIFICANT oil spill” has occurred on the Gort Rd in Ennis as far as Crusheen.
*Steven Conway is chased by Gerry O’Grady. Photograph: Ruth Griffin CLOONEY/QUIN and Wolfe Tones have recorded their first wins of the Clare Cup while back to back wins were secured by Inagh/Kilnamona, Feakle, St. Joseph’s Doora/Barefield and Clarecastle.
*Crusheen railway station. WORK has commenced on the preparation of a socio-economic study on the benefits of reopening the Crusheen railway station.
*Enda Noonan is tackled by Shane McNamara. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLUB action has commenced in the local GAA scene in Clare with first round ties played in the FutureTicketing Clare Cup.
*Colm Cleary and O’Callaghans Mills begin the defence of their Clare Cup title. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COMPETITIVE club hurling returns this weekend, with games taking place across five different leagues.
*The late Gerry McNamara. The death has occurred of Gerry McNamara, Corrovorrin, Ennis and Crusheen.
SHANNON AIRPORT has welcomed eleven new recruits to its Police and Fire Service (APFS).
*Gearoid Sheedy is among the players to have made the panel. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s senior hurling panel has been finalised ahead of the Allianz National Hurling League.
*Ex Clare manager, Gerry O’Connor is back for a second stint as Éire Óg manager. Photograph: Martin Connolly AS the new domestic GAA season approaches, clubs across the county have been busy putting plans in place while many have commenced training for what they hope will lead to title winning performances.
