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Éire Óg revved up for ‘fascinating’ semi-final showdown with Kilmaley

*Éire Óg defender, Ciaran Russell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A “FASCINATING GAME” is on the horizon with Éire Óg facing Kilmaley in an eagerly awaited TUS Clare SHC semi-final.

Start date of construction for Ennis’ Active Travel scheme ‘is imminent’

By Páraic McMahon

*An artist’s impression of the Active Travel scheme on the Tulla Rd. ENNIS’ Active Travel scheme on the Tulla Rd is expected to start construction within the next month, senior officials in the local authority have said.

€6.9m allocated to transform Cloister into community space

By Páraic McMahon

*The Cloister Building is set for a major redevelopment. ALMOST €7M has been allocated to Clare County Council to transform The Cloister in Ennis to a multi-use community space.

Marco makes his mark to claim player of the week

By Páraic McMahon

*Marco Cleary accepts his player of the week award from Colm Walsh O’Loghlen, a proud Éire Óg man and member of staff at St Francis Credit Union. A constant threat for Éire Óg during their quarter-final win over Inagh/Kilnamona, Marco Cleary was alert from start to finish to be named as the St Francis Credit …

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Split-decision defeat for Donovan welterweight world title bout

By Páraic McMahon

ENNIS FIGHTER, Paddy ‘Real Deal’ Donovan lost out on a controversial split-decision to Belfast boxer Lewis Crocker to miss out on winning the IBF world welterweight title.

‘They are worth every penny’ – Ennis councillors give backing to school secretaries & caretakers

By Páraic McMahon

Barefield NS principal Gareth Ruane with secretaries outside the constituency office of Clare TD, Cathal Crowe (FF). ENNIS COUNCILLORS have voiced their support for school secretaries and caretakers in their efforts to secure pension parity with their colleagues and the same access to sick and bereavement leave.