Clare Ploughing Championships return as Meehans maintain 100 year link
AFTER A THREE YEAR ABSENCE, the Clare Ploughing Championships will be held this coming Sunday.
Kildysart
Kildysart’s McMahon makes the grade on Rising Stars Football Team of the Year
*Emmet McMahon kicks a point for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILDYSART’s Emmet McMahon has been named at centre-forward on the Electric Ireland GAA Rising Stars Football Team of the Year.
Grand Slam glory for Butler & Coughlan
*Ireland celebrate winning the Under 20 Six Nations championship. Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo BAREFIELD DUO, Tony Butler and Ethan Coughlan and Kildysart’s Conor Moloney are Grand Slam winners following Ireland’s success in the U20 6 Nations.
Ennistymon make a statement in opening round of Cusack Cup
Ennistymon’s Tiernan Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill In a repeat of last year’s Clare SFC quarter-final, Ennistymon overturned the result when defeating Éire Óg to kick off their Cusack Cup bid with opening round wins also recorded by St Joseph’s Miltown, St Breckans and Doonbeg.
‘Don’t thatch the roof in the middle of a storm’ – Keating wants Kildysart improvements prioritised
Areas around the centre of Kildysart village are “badly in need of repair,” a local representative has flagged.
Housing waiting list in West Clare ‘will take 31 years to clear’ says Kilrush councillor
*Social housing in Quilty. IT WILL TAKE 31 years to alleviate the social housing waiting list in West Clare, a county councillor has warned.
Shannon Estuary can become ‘economic powerhouse’ – terms of reference published for new taskforce
THE SHANNON ESTUARY could become “an economic powerhouse,” the Tánaiste has stated following publication of the terms of reference for a taskforce to examine its strengths and identify future opportunities.
Sigerson Cup medal for Éire Óg’s McInerney
*Michael O’Connor and Mark McInerney. ENNIS’ Mark McInerney is celebrating adding to a growing medal collection this week.
U20 6 Nations call-up for Clare trio
*Tony Butler, Conor Moloney and Ethan Coughlan. IRISH U20 head coach, Richie Murphy has included three Clare men among the thirty one person squad for the upcoming 6 Nations.
