‘A death trap waiting to happen’ – Killaloe junction a cause for concern
A road junction adjacent to a primary school in Killaloe and the grounds of Smith O’Briens GAA club has been labelled “a death trap waiting to happen”.
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‘A class act with a roguish glint in the eye’ – tributes paid to Martin Connolly
Beautiful music aptly played a prominent role at the funeral mass of Martin Connolly on Monday where he was remembered as “a class act”.
‘5 in 10 pedestrians will die if hit by vehicle travelling at 50km/h’ – councillors seek speed limit review
Clare councillors have appealed for the next speed limit review to be brought forward.
Gardaí continue investigations into burglary of Broadford shop
Gardaí are continuing their investigations after a shop in Broadford village was broken into.
Gifted with an accordion and a camera – the mighty Martin Connolly passes away
Co Clare has lost one its finest musicians, an excellent photographer and an absolute gentleman all in one swoop following the death of Martin Connolly.
Four bedroom Lahinch house the top prize in upcoming Clare GAA fundraiser
The June meeting of Clare GAA on Friday evening unanimously backed the a proposal from the board’s finance committee to hold a fundraising draw which will have a 4 bedroom house in Lahinch as the first prize.
Student scholarship programme at UL created in Anthony Foley’s name
*Sarah Hartnett, Director of Development UL Foundation, Emeritus President Dr Des Fitzgerald and Olive Foley. Photograph: Ray Lohan, Sportsfile A donation by Olive Foley, wife of the late, great Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley, to the University of Limerick Foundation has created student scholarship programmes in the rugby star’s name.
Smith O’Briens announce new underage sponsor
*Pictured L-R: Brendan Foley under age development officer, Patrick Minogue U15 coach, Martin Haugh sponsor with Madeline Haugh, William O’Brien U9 coach, Declan O’Halloran treasurer. Front row: Mark McInerney U11 coach and Alex Simpson club kit man. Smith O’Briens GAA Club have announced Munster Tree Surgeons Ltd as the new sponsor of their underage panels.
Difference in provision of bins between Killaloe & Scariff rubbished
*Photograph: Eoin O’Hagan Scariff is not getting the same treatment as Killaloe when it comes to the upgrade of bins, the Leas Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council has claimed.
Killaloe business helping children build confidence & learn via sensory specific products
*Áine Conacur and her daughter Ailis. Photograph: Mohu Designs Killaloe based business Thinking Toys is helping children with special needs build confidence and learn through sensory specific products.