Sharon to showcase the beauty of the Shannon in new TG4 series
Sharon Shannon has joined forces with Fáilte Ireland and TG4 for a four week series which begins on Wednesday (August 11th).
Killaloe
Better collaboration sought between Councils in Clare & Tipp to benefit Killaloe & Ballina
Discussions are to be held on the possibilities of County Councils in Clare and Tipperary entering a shared partnership when it comes to services in Killaloe and Ballina.
Accessibility issues in Clarisford flagged
Work has begun on the clearing of overgrown bushes and weeds between St Anne’s Community College and Clarisford in Killaloe.
Current traffic calming measures in Tuamgraney ‘not fulfilling their requirements’
Present traffic calming measures on approach roads to Tuamgraney “are not fulfilling their requirements,” a county councillor has claimed.
New site in the pipeline for Killaloe Coast Guard
A new site is in the pipeline for the Killaloe Coast Guard with two options currently under assessment.
Killaloe Sailing Club begin work on new clubhouse facilities
*Pictured at the sod turning for Killaloe Sailing Club were Cllr Tony O’Brien, Sue Concannon and Jim Ryan, Killaloe Sailing Club Development Committee; Cllr. Dr. Phyll Bugler; Caroline Rice, Killaloe Sailing Club PRO; John Callanan, Killaloe Sailing Club Commodore. Work has begun on new clubhouse facilities at Killaloe Sailing Club.
History made for Finn McGeever as Olympics journey ends
*Brendan Hyland, Finn McGeever, Jack McMillan and Shane Ryan following the heat. Ballina’s Finn McGeever dove into the history books on Tuesday as part of Team Ireland’s first ever 4x200m freestyle relay quartet to compete in the Olympics and described it as the “coolest thing I’ve ever done”.
Unprecedented volumes to Lahinch recorded as Clare shops deal with increased demand
Shops across Co Clare have recorded an increase in demand and activity on account of the glorious weather and influx in tourists to the county.
Physical activity reduces barriers at all age-groups Junior Minister says on visit to Killaloe
*Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD (centre), visited Clarisford Park, Killaloe where he was hosted by Derg Athletics Club and greeted by the Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr PJ Ryan (right). Photo: Eamon Ward. Physical activity’s importance in reducing barriers at all age-groups …
Forgotten War of Independence victim Jim Grogan remembered in Feakle
*Members of the East Clare Memorial Committee at the commemoration to Jim Grogan. A poignant ceremony was held by the East Clare Memorial Committee in the townland of Core, Feakle last Tuesday to commemorate the last victim of the Irish War of Independence in the county, Jim ‘Birdie’ Grogan.