*Diarmuid McMahon of Lissycasey gets a shot away as Ennistymon’s Liam White closes in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. LISSYCASEY strolled into the semi-finals of the U21A football championship when ending Ennistymon’s reign as champions in convincing fashion.
 *Eva Birdthistle, Creative Communities Engagement Officer, Clare County Council; Helen Walsh; Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Joe Killeen; and Dolores Meaney, Senior Executive Librarian, Clare County Council. Photograph by Eamon Ward CLARE County Council has launched Death Positive Libraries Clare, a countywide initiative designed to encourage open conversations around death, dying, grief and bereavement.
*Ann Marie Flanagan. ENNISTYMON disabled rights campaigner Ann Marie Flanagan will form part of a delegation meeting the Minister for Public Expenditure and the Minister for Social Protection to discuss cost of disability supports.
*Blake’s Corner || Photograph: Bob Singer CONSTRUCTION of the Ennistymon inner relief road is expected to begin in the second half of 2027, with advance works including the demolition of three properties scheduled to start later this year.
*Ennistymon public realm works in May 2026 || Photograph: Páraic McMahon A PAINT scheme for homes and businesses affected by public realm works in Ennistymon is to be explored by Clare County Council as part of the 2027 Budget process.
*Ennistymon minor footballers celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A SECOND half hat-trick from Dara Hogan was a major factor in ensuring minor glory for Ennistymon’s footballers.
*Cllr Joe Garrihy (inset) said facilities like Lee’s Road in Ennis (pictured) are needed in areas across the county. CLARE County Council has been urged to develop a countywide plan for all-weather sports facilities amid concerns over increasing rainfall, pitch cancellations and pressure on existing facilities.
*Fergal O’Brien. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. BROADFORD’s Fergal O’Brien will take charge of his second Clare SFC final when champions Éire Óg put their title on the line against a Kilmurry Ibrickane outfit looking to lift Jack Daly for the seventeenth time.
*Joe Casey wins possession for Kilmaley. Photograph: Ruthie Griffin. JOE CASEY has been Kilmaley’s resident man-marker in their run to a first Clare SHC final in twenty two years and will be putting family and friendships aside as they encounter Inagh/Kilnamona.
*Seamus O’Reilly will deliver a lecture ‘Heroes Without Laurels’ on the history of Clare hurling alongside Ollie Byrnes. A HOST of free lectures and talks will bring the people of Clare back to their roots during History Week.