Ballina’s Finn makes a splash breaking national record in World Final
BALLINA’s Finn McGeever was on the Irish Men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team which broke seven minutes for the first time.
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A potential Fine Gael Joe show while Conway & Howard remain in mix as party considers prospective General Election candidates
APPROACHES have been made at a national level as Fine Gael begin the process of identifying suitable General Election candidates.
Connection to Scariff Martyrs still as strong in East Clare 101 years on
WAR and murder in East Clare is evoked in Tomás Mac Conmara’s latest book, The Scariff Martyrs a project that was seventeen years in the making.
Population projections for Clare heighten fear for less post offices & teachers but more sporting amalgamations
*Action from the Minor B hurling final which was referenced at Clare County Council level. Photograph: Ruth Griffin POPULATION projections for the county as they stand “will be the end of rural Clare,” an elected representative has claimed.
Special bins for dog poo to be considered in Killaloe
POTENTIAL of installing special bins in Killaloe for dog excrement is to be explored.
Clare trio make debuts in remarkable Munster win
*Tony Butler, Conor Moloney and Ethan Coughlan. A FIRST was recorded on Sunday with three Clare men taking to the field at the one time for Munster in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Hayes part of Irish squad for friendly as UEFA Regions Cup preparations begin
NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS’ Eoin Hayes will line out with the Irish Amateur football side on Wednesday.
Break needed for Smith O’Briens after ‘long year’ – Gleeson
*Smith O’Briens manager, Tony Gleeson. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WIDES proved costly for Smith O’Briens as they sustained a two point defeat to Waterford’s Dunhill in the Munster intermediate club quarter-final.
Smith O’Briens fall short in Munster quarter-final
*Eddie Bourke. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Smith O’Briens have exited the Munster club championship, their tally of twelve wides proving costly.
Rates to increase as Council’s €138.7m budget is approved
*Businesses like those in Shannon Town Centre will face a rates increase. Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s county councillors have adopted its revenue budget voting against a calls for a deferral of the decision.