*Lifford FC manager, Adrian Walsh. Photograph: John Mangan NOT ALONE do Lifford FC have a chance to win a fourth Clare Cup title but it is also an opportunity for the Ennis club to make a statement that they are back at the top table of soccer in the county.
*Ryan Tubridy. Picture Andres Poveda THREE CLARE GUESTS will be appearing on Ryan Tubridy’s last Late Late Show as presenter.
*It is the fifth time the woman appeared in court in connection with the murder charge. The 46-year old mother accused of attempting to murder her eight year daughter is awaiting a bed at the Central Mental Hospital where she is due to undergo a forensic psychiatric assessment.
*Gary McNaboe. Photograph: John Mangan SPECTATORS of SATURDAY’S CLARE CUP final may not witness the prettiest spectacle but they can expect a battle according to Lifford FC midfielder Gary McNaboe.
*Ronan Kerin in action for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton ALTHOUGH HE PLAYED A PART in the initial phase of their double success last season, Ronan Kerin is determined to have a valuable contribution in the business end for Avenue Utd as they bid to retain both League and Cup titles.
*Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, walking through the Cnoc na Scoile social housing development, Ashline, Ennis, with (L-R) Anne Haugh, Director of Social Development, Clare County Council, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien, and Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council. Photograph: Eamon Ward CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL …
*Clare supporters at the Town End of Cusack Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cusack Park with a big crowd was always one of my favourite venues to play in. However, I don’t think I have ever experienced an atmosphere in Ennis quite like last Sunday.
*Shane O’Donnell on the charge for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CUSACK PARK was something special on Sunday with joyous scenes to mark Clare’s qualification for the Munster senior hurling final.
*Ennis Garda Station. A 30-year old ENNIS man’s decision to try to break into cars at the “Fort Knox-like” Ennis Garda Station car-park “makes no sense”.
*Scariff was among the areas hit. CRIMINALS targeted areas of the county for successive weeks in travelling theft sprees.