‘We had an opinion on something we knew nothing about’
One Clare family has stressed that joining the Down Syndrome Ireland Branch in the county has opened up a whole new world of support at a time in which they “were fearful for the future.”
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Townies too strong for Lissycasey in first round of Clare SFC
*Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg had it easier than expected when they ran out ten point winners against Lissycasey in the opening round of the Clare SFC.
PUP payment may make families eligible for Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance
Persons in receipt of the COVID PUP payment may be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA).
Two separate bike thefts in Clare reported last weekend
Clare Gardaí have issued renewed security advice for bicycle owners in the county following two separate thefts.
30 years this month since opening of Bushypark
Bushypark Treatment Centre opened its doors in Ennis 30 years ago this month.
Éire Óg aiming to build championship credibility in opening tie
*Éire Óg’s Ikem Ugwueru will bring great strength to the middle third for the Townies. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the guarantee of three group games, Éire Óg’s senior footballers are eager to build quickly and compactly to try progress from Group Three.
Integrity of Des O’Malley marked in Clare
*Tom Meaney and Tom Casey. Des O’Malley’s contribution to Irish politics has been remembered all across the country following his death on Wednesday of last week.
Banner’s great day was ‘a long time coming’
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography John Burke has put many hours of work into the development of football at the Banner GAA club whose headquarters are at Shanaway Road in Ennis and supporters of the county’s newest club were, understandably, delighted for the team manager when the team graduated to intermediate ranks at Hennessy Park in …
Aideen Walsh continues her winning form
Ennis’ Aideen Walsh won the Leinster championship in Mullingar at the weekend.
Minister in Clare to open Digital Hubs in Cross & Ennis
Cross’ Digital Hub and the Ennis Digital Hub are to be officially opened today (Thursday) by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys (FG).