Killaloe’s Mary named Volunteer of the Year
Killaloe’s Mary O’Mara has been named as the Clare Older People’s Volunteer of the Year for 2021.
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Concern voiced on retention of firefighters in Fire & Rescue Service
Senior officials in Clare County Council have disputed claims that there is a crisis in the County Fire and Rescue Service.
Man loses jacket, wallet & phone during Ballina robbery
Photograph: Oliver Dixon Gardaí in Killaloe Garda Station are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a Ballina robbery which saw a man lose his jacket, wallet and phone.
‘When it pays off my God is it worth it’
*Smith O’Briens players celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Tony Gleeson came back for his second stint as coach and manager to the Smith O’Briens hurlers this year and it was a contributory factor for the club claiming their second intermediate title.
Healy appointed referee for county final clash of Ballyea & Inagh/Kilnamona
*Johnny Healy. Johnny Healy has been named as the referee for Sunday’s historic Clare SHC final between Ballyea and Inagh/Kilnamona.
Tribute song in memory of Killaloe’s Anthony Foley raises funds for charity
A tribute song to Munster and Irish legend Anthony Foley will be launched during half-time in this weekend’s rugby international between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
Intermediate defeat ‘heartbreaking’ for Doora/Barefield
*St Josephs Doora/Barefield manager, Michael Guilfoyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Losing out in the intermediate hurling final for the second time in three years is “heartbreaking” for St Josephs Doora/Barefield, manager Michael Guilfoyle has said.
Population projections for Clare need urgent action
Population allocations set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES) adopted by the three Regional Assemblies need to be urgently revised, Clare councillors have warned.
Cusack soaks up special Smith O’Briens win
*John Cusack and Gretta Cusack embrace at the final whistle. Photograph: Ruth Griffin John Cusack and Patrick Aherne can now form a unique club as the only two Killaloe men to hold more than one intermediate championship medals.
Foley basks in the happy coincidence of Smith O’Briens success at Halloween
*Brendan Foley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Halloween and Smith O’Briens competing in intermediate hurling finals are turning out to be quite the happy coincidence.