‘Significant’ oil spill along Gort Rd from Ennis to Crusheen
A “SIGNIFICANT oil spill” has occurred on the Gort Rd in Ennis as far as Crusheen.
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Consecutive Clare Cup wins for Inamona, Feakle, Doora/Barefield & Clarecastle
*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.
‘Startling’ population growth of Crusheen will aid case to reopen rail station
*Crusheen railway station. WORK has commenced on the preparation of a socio-economic study on the benefits of reopening the Crusheen railway station.
Winning Clare Cup starts for Feakle, Bridge, Blues, Inamona & Scariff
*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.
Clare Cup to spring into life
*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.
‘One of a kind’ proud Crusheen man Gerry McNamara passes on to eternal rest
*The late Gerry McNamara. The death has occurred of Gerry McNamara, Corrovorrin, Ennis and Crusheen.
Shannon Airport welcomes eleven new recruits to police and fire service
SHANNON AIRPORT has welcomed eleven new recruits to its Police and Fire Service (APFS).
Lohan finalises Clare panel with players dropped & retained ahead of National Hurling League
*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.
New managers for ten Clare senior hurling clubs
*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.
Death of Crusheen “icon”, Tom McNamara
Photo by Johnnie T. Tynan Crusheen GAA is in mourning this week following the passing of esteemed club President, Tom McNamara. In his mid 90s, Tom gave a lifetime of service to his beloved club making massive contributions as a player, mentor and club officer. He was a player, captain and manager of the team that won Junior …