A leading light & invaluable volunteer – Bernie Hoey laid to rest
The death took place last week of former Clare hurler and well known golfer Bernie Hoey, Newpark, Ennis.
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Best Takeaway Chain in Munster award for Ennis’ Bun Bros
Bun Bros in Ennis were presented with the accolade of ‘Best Takeaway Chain in Munster’, following an award ceremony hosted by National Burger Day last Thursday.
Data Centres should not be a priority – Futureproof Clare webinar hears
An online webinar concerning the newly proposed €1.2bn Ennis Data Centre has issued the stark cry to Government to “prioritise decarbonisation and not to be prioritising data centres”.
Thrilling win for Flyers Coolio of Kilrush
Flyers Coolio owned by Kilrush’s Michael Fitzgerald recorded a thrilling win in Galway on Friday.
Public react to plans to pull pedestrianisation from Ennis
*Alan Quigley. Members of the public in Clare react to plans for pedestrianisation to be removed in Ennis at the end of September.
Public sweet on O’Connor’s Bakery after 60 years
*Mary O’Connor with her children Brendan and Annemarie. IT BEGAN as the sweetest of stories. Two young apprentices arrived at Murphy’s Bakery in Kilkee to learn the craft of confectionary but got more than they bargained for, as Pat and Mary O’Connor would soon marry and settle in Ennis where O’Connor’s Bakery was established in …
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Anticipation high in Clare with start of soccer season
Sunday marks the start of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) season with anticipation high among competing clubs as action resumes following a missed season due to COVID-19.
Securing soccer squads a struggle for some Clare clubs
*Tomás Hehir has made the step up from the Avenue Utd B side to the club’s A team. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick With the Maloney Hardware Premier Division set to get underway this weekend, clubs have been busy finalising arrangements over the past couple of weeks.
Farid left in fear for family’s safety in Afghanistan
A former Afghanistan news anchor who had to flee his native country over attempts on his life by the Taliban has warned that terrorism will spread to other countries if the escalating situation is not put under control.
Trauma for Ennis worker in knife incident at Cloughleigh store
Staff at an Ennis shop had to contend with a traumatic incident after one worker was threatened with a knife.