Senior Vatican officials to visit Clare for consecration of new Papal Nuncio
TWO of the Vatican’s most senior officials have been confirmed as attendees for the consecration of Ennis native Monsignor Séamus Horgan as Papal Nuncio to South Sudan.
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Jail sentence for man who repeatedly stabbed mother’s beloved dog
*Photograph: John Mangan A JUDGE has jailed for 18 months a 28 year old man who told his mother “I am going to kill Benson” before repeatedly stabbing the woman’s “beloved” 10 year old Pug dog with a knife.
Thousands turn out to welcome home Clare’s hurling heroes
*Photograph: Eamon Ward THOUSANDS of Clare supporters flocked into the Fair Green on Monday evening to welcome home their hurling heroes, the recently crowned All-Ireland champions.
Judge imposes suspended prison term on Mullagh ‘family man’ for child porn offences
*Photograph: John Mangan A 45 year old ‘family man’ has walked free from court after receiving a suspended sixteen month prison term for the possession of child pornography.
Ennis plumber pleads guilty to careless driving causing death of Broadford GAA coach
*The late Gerard Gunning. A TWENTY eight year old Ennis man has pleaded guilty to the careless driving causing the death of married father of two and GAA coach, Gerard Gunning.
Everything has changed since 2013 for star man O’Donnell
*Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THE WHEEL turns full circle for Shane O’Donnell this Sunday when eleven years after his indelible All-Ireland Final debut as a carefree teenager, he faces the same opponents at the same stage in an almost eerie decider rematch against the Rebels once more.
Stories behind medals of Clare’s 1914 heroes captivates attention 110 years on
*Donie Fitzpatrick with Dodger Considine’s 1914 medal. Photograph: John Mangan All-Ireland final time, particularly if one’s county hasn’t been there too often over the years, gives rise to plenty of talking points and that is certainly the case in Clare this week.
Clare’s use of the ball ‘key’ to All-Ireland final outcome – Reidy
*David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill USE of the ball will be key for Clare in Sunday’s All-Ireland final according to David Reidy who is determined his name won’t be omitted from the starting fifteen for the decider against Cork.
Ei announce sponsorship deal with Áine Donegan
*Mick Guinee, Founder Chairman and CEO of Ei Electronics with Aine Donegan. ENNIS golfer, Áine Donegan has signed a partnership deal with Shannon based Ei Electronics.
Clare Business Excellence Awards to once again shine a light on leading businesses across the county
Sheila Lynch President Ennis Chamber, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach Clare County Council, Noeleen Fitzgerald, Director Finance Clare County Council. Photograph: Eamon Ward BUSINESS leaders in the county are to be honoured in the Clare Business Excellence Awards which are running for the fourteenth year.