Double delight for the Brownes of Cree
There was double delight for the Brownes of Cree at Galway track over the weekend with wins recorded by Burnpark Brae and Burnpark Lexi.
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Ennis’ Anne Sheehan appointed General Manager of Microsoft Ireland
*Anne Sheehan. Photograph: Naoise Culhane Ennis’ Anne Sheehan has been appointed as the general manager of Microsoft Ireland.
Ennistymon to wait in the long grass for an extra week
*Experienced Ennistymon defender, Lawrence Healy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Thirteen teams will compete to win the 2021 Clare SFC but this weekend only one of them will not be in championship action.
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.
‘We’re sick of the lip service’ – politicians urged to act for Shannon Airport’s future
*SOS Chairman, Denis Vaughan. Photograph: Eamon Ward Early signs on the resumption of international travel are ominous for Shannon Airport, a Save our Shannon rally heard.
Hotel Doolin continues to earn the plaudits for environmental action
Ireland’s first certified carbon neutral hotel recently picked up a number of environmental awards for waste prevention and sustainable on-site practices.
Success for Noel Gavin’s Ballyea Sydney in Michael Tobin Memorial Sweepstake
Ballyea Sydney claimed the spoils in the Michael Tobin Memorial Sweepstake over the weekend.
Lahinch’s Paul Talty leading the preparations of Team Ireland’s swimmers for Tokyo Olympics
*Paul Talty in Tokyo. A Lahinch man is leading the preparations of Team Ireland’s swimmers as they dive head first into the Tokyo Olympics.
DARACH HONAN: Workrate of Clare forwards key to overcoming Cork
*Aron Shanagher. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Not alone will the scores of Clare’s forwards be critical to overcoming Cork on Saturday but also their workrate says Clare Echo hurling columnist Darach Honan.
Another Cusack Cup title for Miltown while Lissycasey collect Garry Cup
*Aidan McGuane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The winners of five of the seven adult football leagues were confirmed at the weekend with St Josephs Miltown (Cusack Cup), Lissycasey (Division 2, Garry Cup), Cratloe (division 3), Doonbeg (division 5) and Ennistymon (division 7) all capturing the spoils.