Clare coaches staying involved with Limerick for 2026
*Alan Cunningham. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE COACHES have returned to the roles with the Limerick senior hurlers and footballers for 2026.
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Kilkee woman to enter guilty plea for dangerous driving causing death of ‘inspirational’ school teacher
*The late Michael Lorigan. A 32-year old West Clare woman is to plead guilty to the dangerous driving causing the death of ‘inspirational’ school teacher, Michael Lorigan (70), a court has been told.
Designated swimming area adjacent to Kilkee Pier sought
*Kilkee Pier. AN APPEAL has been issued to create a designated swimming area adjacent to Kilkee Pier.
Kilkee woman to sign guilty plea for dangerous driving which caused death of inspirational teacher Lorigan
*Michael Lorigan. A 32-year old West Clare woman charged in connection with the dangerous driving causing the death of ‘inspirational’ school teacher, Michael Lorigan (70) is to go forward to the Circuit Court on a signed guilty plea, a court was told on Tuesday.
Coast Guard say they have no concerns over atmosphere in Doolin unit
*Doolin Coast Guard. TENSIONS have eased within Doolin Coast Guard with senior officials insisting they have no concerns on the atmosphere there while the Junior Minister responsible for the Coast Guard has yet to visit the Unit.
External appearance of The Waterfront to be improved as CPO process continues
*Painting commences on The Waterfront in Kilkee. Photograph: Gene Clohessy KILKEE’s Waterfront building remains the subject of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) by Clare County Council, the acquisition continues with works ongoing this summer to improve the external appearance of the property.
‘You wouldn’t be able to make a living as a publican with a young family today’ – Keane
*Publican Michael Keane. Photograph: John Sheridan. ON a windswept stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way lies Keane’s Oyster Bar, ran by owner Michael Keane since 1980 although the pub has been serving customers for much longer than that.
Ronan Collins recalls Clare show band scene ahead of Scariff Harbour Festival performance
A golden voice of national broadcasting and showband aficionado and performer will get this year’s Scariff Harbour Festival under way on the lead up to the August Bank Holiday weekend.
‘I’d rather be difficult than be silent’ – Natasha determined to speak out
*Natasha O’Brien. “DON’T bite your tongue, you have a voice for a reason, so use it,” was the strong message echoed by Natasha O’Brien who was the victim of a violet and unprovoked assault in May 2022.
An Bord Pleánala give green light for Kilkee waste water plant which had 80 objections
*The Kilkee Cliff Walk. UISCE Éireann’s plans to eliminate the discharge of untreated waste-water into the Atlantic Ocean off one of the west of Ireland’s most popular beaches at Kilkee have received a major boost.