REBECCA O’NEILL: Travelling within Co Clare
*Killaloe is a personal favourite of our columnist, Rebecca O’Neill. Now that we have the luxury of being able to travel beyond our 5km, we have so much to see and do.
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Fifteen teams to battle for O’Gorman Cup
*Lissycasey’s Conor Finucane will be hoping to collect another O’Gorman Cup medal this year. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Fifteen teams will compete for the 2021 O’Gorman cup, a senior football competition organised annually by Doonbeg GAA in memory of John O’Gorman who served Doonbeg and Clare GAA in a variety of positions over many year.
Selfless on an unmatchable scale – Claire Nugent steps down from Clare 250 roles
The Clare 250 has been in operation since 1980 and a central figure since the outset has been Ennis woman Claire Nugent who has now stepped down from her roles in the Clare 250 cycle and in the Clare 250 Lourdes pilgrimage.
Over 300 waiting on social housing in West & North Clare
*Ennistymon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Demand for social housing is exceeding supply in North and West Clare.
Almost €6m allocated for active travel projects in Clare
Close to €6m has been allocated for active travel funding for cycling and walking infrastructure projects in Co Clare.
Clubs push for U21 and U19 competitions to be held
*Photograph: John Mangan Clare hurling clubs have voiced their desire to see U19 and U21 competitions played this year as opposed to an U20 grade.
Group tasked with producing strategic plan for Clare GAA is officially ratified
*Photograph: Jean Tubridy A much publicised project group tasked with producing a five year strategic plan for Clare GAA has been officially ratified.
Doonbeg putting plans in place for O’Gorman Cup
*Sean Conway tackles Eoin Cleary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Arrangements for the 2021 O’Gorman cup are presently being put in place by the competition organisers, Doonbeg GAA.
Remote working credited with increasing requests for adult teams in Clare
Seven GAA clubs in Clare have expressed an interest in fielding an additional adult team for 2021.
Best way for Clare to improve finances is by winning All-Irelands – ex Treasurer
A former Treasurer of Clare GAA has revealed the best way for the Association to improve its financial situation.
