Shannon warmer than some of Europe’s hot spots this week
SHANNON was warmer than some of Europe’s hotspots this week.
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Spancilhill Express takes prize in Galway
SPANCILHILL express tracked home at Galway greyhound stadium with success for Joseph Ward.
Commemorative match to mark 140 years of hurling in Tubber
*Ronan Taaffe of Tubber. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A COMMEMORATIVE hurling match takes place in Tubber this May Bank Holiday weekend to mark 140 years since the North Clare club was registered.
New publication traces history of Gort’s name
GORT’s history will be explored and celebrated at a book launch on Friday.
Paintings from COVID times inspires latest exhibition from Ennistymon artist
A COLLECTION of paintings by Ennistymon artist Grace Wallis is currently on display in the Gallery Café in Gort.
GALLERY: Gort puts on community focus for St Patrick’s Day parade
*Photograph: Tom Micks OUR COMMUNITY was the theme of Gort’s St Patrick’s Day parade.
Clare to turn green for St Patrick’s Day parades
*Photograph: John O’Neill CLARE TURNS green this weekend with St Patrick’s Day parades taking place across the county.
Man given two month prison sentence for assaulting Garda in Gort Courthouse
*Gort Courthouse. A JUDGE has jailed an ‘uncontrollable’ 30 year old man for two months for an assault on a Garda Inspector during a civil court sitting at Gort courthouse.
‘It was a natural instinct to open our doors & offer help’ – Lady Gregory praised for Storm Éowyn response
THE LADY Gregory Hotel is among a number of community businesses who have opened facilities to Gort and South Galway community amidst Storm Éowyn destruction.
Parteen motorist among 1,200 detected for speeding offences in Garda Christmas campaign
A DRIVER in Parteen has been among the 1,200 motorists detected for speeding offences as part of a Garda Christmas enforcement campaign.