Mullins returns to refereeing ranks
*Joe Mullins. Photograph: John Mangan After a one year absence, Joe Mullins has returned to the refereeing ranks in Clare.
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Watch: 20 years ago Martin Daly produced the spectacular
CLARE Echo columnist Martin Daly is a known businessman, football coach and analyst these days but not that long ago he was one of the best footballers in the country. The Lisseycasey man often converted the spectacular and is best remembered for his heroics in the 1992 Munster final against Kerry and against Cork in …
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Schools to close & cancellation of major events expected
*PHOTO: John Mangan Schools, colleges and cultural institutions in Clare and across the country are to close from 6pm today along with several outdoor events.
Strike Sports raising standard of youth skills
NEW research has revealed that some 50 per cent of children under 10 can’t kick a ball properly, 25 per cent can’t run properly and 75 per cent can’t throw a ball properly. A new Clare business named Strike Sports has been established in a bid to buck that trend, in the Banner County at …
Clubs seek clarity on home & away strips
*Dale Masterson in the St Breckans away strip. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A new bye-law on rules regarding home and away strips in the GAA has been put forward by Naomh Eoin.
Sinbin rule ‘promotes cynicism’ – Flan O’Reilly
*Flan O’Reilly. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography One of Clare’s longest serving club referees has led the call for a change on the GAA’s ruling on sin-bins.
Clare GAA ‘needs to be more proactive online to stop rumourmill’
*PRO Michael O’Connor sitting with fellow officers at the Clare GAA convention. Photograph: John Mangan Clare GAA needs to be more proactive online “to avoid innuendo and suggestion that leads to falsehood and rumours”, the county public relations officer has said.
Couglan makes changes to Clare minor management
*Dermot Coughlan. Photograph: Willie O’Reilly (Burren Eye Photography) Dermot Coughlan’s Clare minor football management for 2020 has been confirmed.
Clare GAA to begin streaming games this weekend
Clare GAA are moving into the digital world with the debut of a streaming service this weekend.
Whole of West Clare behind Kilrush RNLI
Undoubtedly wonderful memories are made on days by the sea but such is the power of the water that scenes of heartbreak are also part and parcel of life by the Atlantic as the Kilrush RNLI are well aware of.