Chance for upgraded hospital in Ennis ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’
*Ennis Hospital. FIGHTING to get an emergency department for Ennis represents “the opportunity of a lifetime” for politicians in the county.
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‘Why couldn’t we win All-Irelands and why couldn’t we have our own hospital?’ Fr Bohan reflects on founding Cahercalla Community Care
*As Cahercalla celebrates its 30th anniversary of public ownership, its first chairman Fr Harry Bohan speak to The Clare Echo “I ASKED myself why couldn’t we win All-Irelands and why couldn’t we have our own hospital”. When Fr. Harry Bohan first became chairman of a committee tasked with transforming Cahercalla into a community hospital in 1990, he …
Olivia Tuohy left indelible mark through her warmth, kindness & sense of humour
“A BRIGHT light has been extinguished” with the death of Ennis nurse Olivia Tuohy while double rainbows will always serve as a reminder of her warm and caring personality for her loving family.
Double success for Duggan & Cummins
FIVE Banner greyhounds entered the winner’s enclosure at the SIS Limerick meeting on Thursday last with doubles for Tulla’s Donie Duggan and Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Myles Cummins.
Three shots fired at caravan ten minutes after Garda Armed Support Unit left halting site
*FILE PIC: The halting site at Ballaghboy. A 23 year old Dublin man has appeared in court concerning three shots allegedly fired at a caravan in an Ennis halting site last week.
Strong Clare involvement in hurling success for London, New York & Roscommon
CLARE’s senior hurling side will not be climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand this summer but there was success for some Clare hurlers in Croke Park over the weekend.
Avenue Utd appoint Walla as new manager
*Avenue Utd Chairman Gearoid Mannion with new manager Adrian Walsh & joint assistant manager Oliver Fitzpatrick. ADRIAN WALSH is to take over from David Russell as the new manager of Premier Division champions Avenue Utd.
Funeral to take place this weekend of ‘bright & beautiful spirit’ Olivia Tuohy
TRIBUTES have been extended to Ennis nurse Olivia Tuohy who died suddenly while competing in the Edinburgh half-marathon.
Fr Iggy to retire as St Flannan’s College principal
FR Ignatius McCormack is to retire as principal of St Flannan’s College in September.
St Flannan’s & St Joseph’s Tulla find out Harty Cup & Corn Uí Mhurí opponents
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ST FLANNAN’S College and St Joseph’s Tulla have discovered their Corn Uí Mhuirí and Dr Harty Cup opponents for next season.