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Inagh-Kilnamona granted planning permission until 2031 to enhance Pit

INAGH-KILNAMONA GAA have been granted planning permission until 2031 to construct a new spectator stand, flood lighting and other developments at their Kilnamona pitch. The 2021 county finalists were granted an extension of the appropriate period of planning permission, meaning that they will now have six years to complete the proposed developments. Attention will now …

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Ennis Cllrs spend €40k of annual GMA funds

By Michael Fitzgerald

ENNIS cllrs. have spent almost €40,000 as of April 2026 in General Municipal Allocations throughout the Ennis area. The figures spent were declared at an April sitting of Ennis LEA by representatives of the three largest national parties. Established under the Local Government Reform Act 2014, General Municipal Allocations (GMA) are a form of discretionary …

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Clare Hockey Olympian swaps green jersey for graduation robe

By Michael Fitzgerald

Olympian and Ireland hockey player, Naomi Carroll, swapped the green jersey for a graduation robe as she was conferred from University of Limerick this week. The international hockey star, who has also played football and camogie for her native Clare, graduated with a Dioplóma Gairmiúil i gCeannaireacht Scoile (Professional Diploma in School Leadership) from UL’s …

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“I think its a disgrace” Cllrs criticise GAA+ at June Council meeting

By Michael Fitzgerald

THE placing of GAA matches behind a paywall was labelled “a disgrace” by a Clare cllr during the June meeting of elected representatives at council headquarters. Cllr. Patrick O’Gorman (FF) made the claim when speaking in support of a motion calling on the Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD (FG) …

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GAA dad ‘lost the plot’ and saw red before headbutting another father

By Gordon Deegan

A FATHER who head-butted another Dad at an east Clare GAA grounds in a row over missing footballs told Gardai that he “lost the plot” and ‘saw red’ before the assault, a court has heard.

Clare’s Munster tie with Tipp will be exclusive to streaming service GAA+

By Michael Fitzgerald

*Darragh Lohan under pressure from Seán Connellan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s next Munster senior hurling championship games will be aired only on the GAA’s streaming platform, GAA+.

GAA pricing structures ‘have gone outrageous’ says Clare councillor

By Páraic McMahon

*Patrons attending Clare’s meeting with Kildare in the Allianz National Football League. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill PRICING structures in the GAA have “gone outrageous,” a Clare councillor has commented while stressing the importance of the home of the All-Ireland champions “taking a lead” on tackling the introduction of a €5 charge for U16s.

GAAGO may have finally met its match warns Ennis’ McQuillan

By Páraic McMahon

Conor McQuillan. Photograph: Tom Micks ONCE again a major talking point for this year’s Munster senior hurling championship has been GAAGO with the streaming platform criticised by the Taoiseach but an Ennis man has warned that the service may have finally met its match.

Clare GAA clubs to propose sharing JP McManus cash windfall with handball clubs

By Seamus Hayes

PICTURED: Pat Keogh. Photo by Burren Eye Photography GAA, camogie and ladies football clubs in Clare will receive €9,803.92 each from the €1m donated to Clare GAA by J. P. McManus. Details of the pay out to the 102 clubs were given at the January meeting of Clare GAA on Tuesday night at Hotel Woodstock. …

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Clare TD Crowe calls for GAAGO streaming service to be scrapped

By Páraic McMahon

Clare TD, Cathal Crowe with Clare hurler, Peter Duggan at a Clare GAA business breakfast. CLARE TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) has called for the GAAGO streaming service to be scrapped.

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