*John Torpey. Photograph: John Mangan KILKISHEN’s John Torpey one of the county’s most eminent entrepreneurs will be laid to rest this week but leaves behind a lasting legacy that will transcend generations.
*Monica Callinan with Kilmihil’s Eimear Considine. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography RECRUITMENT OF REFEREES must be a priority for Clare LGFA in the coming year, the departing secretary of the Executive has said.
ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S leading hurley manufacturers who are located in Co Clare remain optimistic about its future despite concerns over ash supplies which led to the recent closure of Canning Hurleys Ltd.
Hurling is the world’s fastest field game played on grass, for thousands exponents of the art form they have flocked to Torpeys in their endeavours to master the craft.
*Noelle Comyn with Katie Taylor There have been many but Noelle Comyn is certainly amongst the most decorated sports people to have emerged from Co Clare.