John Dunne’s life of taking chances explored in new book
AN EYE-OPENING account of the life experiences of Ennis native John Dunne will be shared in a new book.
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Clare fundraisers bring in over €22,000 for Motor Neurone Association
The Motor Neurone Association has benefitted by over €22,000 as a result of a series of fundraisers organised in Clare recently.
Cooney lands the winner to keep Éire Óg in the hunt for the Canon
Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A ONE point win has kept Éire Óg in the championship and tees up an exciting final round in Group 4 of the Clare SHC.A ONE point win has kept Éire Óg in the championship and tees up an exciting final round in Group 4 of the Clare SHC.
Solidarity shindig held in Ennis to welcome asylum seekers
A ‘SOLIDARITY SHINDIG’ was held in Ennis on Saturday to welcome some of the county’s newest residents.
Griffin & Devitt won’t duck from defensive duties
*Clare’s Louise Griffin with Wexford’s Beibheann McDonald. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography WING-BACK roles are likely to be occupied by Lousie Griffin and Orla Devitt when Clare take to the field in Sunday’s All-Ireland intermediate ladies football final.
Serious injuries sustained by male following Ennis assault by woman in pink clothing
*The incident occurred on O’Connell Street. Photograph: John Mangan GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which took place on O’Connell Street in Ennis on the early hours of last Thursday morning (August 3rd).
‘From our football ambition point of view we have nothing achieved’ – Éire Óg eyeing stiffer tests
*Jarlath Collins shelters possession from Podge McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AN ELEVEN point win may have been secured by Éire Óg to kick off their bid to retain the Jack Daly but repeat performances will not suffice in the eyes of their manager Paul Madden.
Seventy years of St Michael’s Villas celebrated
*An overview of the large crowd which attended the exhibition launch. Photograph: Chris Copley ST MICHAEL’S VILLAS residents were the proudest members of the large crowd who attended the opening of the SMV70 Exhibition at the Clare Museum on Friday last.
Social Democrats appoint county officials in preparation for local elections
*Hilary Tonge. Photograph: Martin Molloy A NEW COUNTY committee has been appointed by the Social Democrats as they prepare for the 2024 local elections.
Iarnród Éireann planning to enhance capacity on Ennis-Limerick rail services
*Photograph: John Mangan Iarnród Éireann are planning to enhance capacity on its rail services between Ennis and Limerick.