Appetite to live in rural Ireland can sustain futures of towns & villages in Clare
*New Quay. Clare County Council must swoop “to take advantage” of the rediscovered desire among the public to live in rural Ireland.
Kilfenora
‘A great day for Liscannor & the whole bay’ – end in sight to water woes
Turfs up in Clare as Irish Water turns the sod on new and upgraded wastewater treatment plans for Liscannor, Kilfenora and Kilrush. Photo: Eamon Ward. An end is in sight to the water woes in Liscannor which have caused repeated beach closures at Lahinch.
American man credits Irish Community Air Ambulance with saving his life during North Clare holiday
An American man has credited the Irish Community Air Ambulance and National Ambulance Service personnel for saving his life after he suffered a heart attack while on holiday in North Clare.
Managers concerned by schedule as dual-players to come under pressure
*Banner Ladies manager, JJ O’Dea. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Female dual-players are to face the prospect of playing two games every weekend for the next five weeks as adult championships commence in ladies football and camogie.
Seven of eight quarter-finalists known in Clare IFC
*Diarmuid Cahill was among Corofin’s impressive performers. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Seven of the eight quarter finalists in the 2021 Clare intermediate football championship are confirmed after the weekend’s round of games.
Banner begin life in intermediate with a win as Corofin, Kilfenora & Kildysart also get off the mark
*Cian O’Dea produced an outstanding display as Kilfenora outclassed Liscannor. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography First round wins were recorded by Corofin, Kilfenora, Kildysart and The Banner in the opening round of the Clare IFC.
Clare GAA to break ground by holding autism Cúl Camp
*James Murrihy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography History is to be made next week as Cusack Park opens its gates for a Cúl Camp for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Minister in Clare to open Digital Hubs in Cross & Ennis
Cross’ Digital Hub and the Ennis Digital Hub are to be officially opened today (Thursday) by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys (FG).
Clare get the NOD on both fronts
*Niamh O’Dea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Embroiled in a Group of Death for camogie and a welcome Group of Life for ladies football, there’s no room for error on either front for Niamh O’Dea and Co. this weekend.
Burren skincare company opens new retail outlet in Ennistymon
*Spiddal artist, Fiona Concannon cutting her bar of soap the new Airmid Skincare shop in Ennistymon. Airmid Natural Handmade Skincare which specialises in natural skincare inspired by the landscape of the Burren has opened its first retail outlet in Ennistymon.
