Overhanging Ballyalla branches to be examined
OVERHANGING branches in Ballyalla are to be examined for “potential hazards”.
Ennis
Driver left shaken after youths aim fireworks in car’s direction
YOUTHS aimed fireworks in the direction of motorists on the outskirts of Ennis with one driver expressing alarm with the conduct.
Councillors want to call in CAB over Ennis criminality
‘SHOCKING LEVELS of criminality’ in Ennis have led to a county councillor calling for the deployment of the Criminal Assets Bureau to the area.
Cooraclare & Cree owners dominate winner’s enclosure in Galway
The catch me if you can tactics were to the fore in the Novice 350 yards contest at Galway on Friday night last as the Brid McMahon of Cooraclare owned Lissatouk Blake never saw another rival once he left his trap one berth as he powered to a seven length success over Chicuitita in 19.29.
Christmas lights to shine but Council cutting back on energy use
*Photograph: John O’Neill CHRISTMAS LIGHTS are to be switched on in Ennis for twelve hours per day as Clare County Council strives to cut back on its energy usage.
All Stars from Corofin & Ennis show off skills on county final day
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill YOUNG ALL STARS took to the field of Cusack Park on Sunday prior to the biggest football game in the county.
Marty Morrissey identified mother’s remains to Gardaí less than one hour after speaking to her by phone
*Peggy Morrissey (RIP) & Marty Morrissey. Ninety-four year old Peggy Morrissey died after her car crashed into a field “on a very bad night storm-wise” while she was en route to the safety of her son, RTE broadcaster, Marty Morrissey, an inquest has heard.
Russell revels in boost for Éire Óg’s next generation with back to back success
*Éire Óg supporters in the Town End of Cusack Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NOT ALONE did they create history in winning successive Clare SFC titles for Éire Óg but wing back Ciaran Russell acknowledged the importance of their win in inspiring the next crop of club talent.
Patrick’s Bar ready for a night of the darts
FORMER world number one darts professional, Colin ‘Jaws’ Lloyd is among the lineup for a charity exhibition in Ennis on Friday night.
St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield & Banner in Munster action
*St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield goalkeeper, Paul Madden. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s representatives in the Munster intermediate and junior hurling club championships take to the field this weekend.