Takeover of Shannon Heritage sites ‘a real opportunity’ for sustainable tourism in Clare
Clare County Council’s looming takeover of Shannon Heritage operated sites in the county offers a “real opportunity” to grow sustainable tourism.
Killanena
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.
Cooney braced for the challenge as he becomes Killaloe MD Chair for second time
*Cllr Joe Cooney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Further progress on two big projects in East Clare have been earmarked as key goals of the new Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District.
Discussion on levy for extraction of Lough Derg water to Dublin raises tempers among Clare councillors
Local councillors clashed over calls to set up a financial levy “if and when” water from Lough Derg is abstracted to Dublin.
Absence of ‘proper wastewater treatment’ leading to demise of rural villages – Cooney
Failure to install ‘adequate infrastructure’ in Clare’s rural communities will accelerate their demise, local councillors have warned.
Virtual sing & play challenge pays homage to Eimear Noonan
Carpe Diem Sing and Play Virtual Challenge 2020 forms part of an annual concert in Gort to remember Eimear Noonan, who tragically passed away in France in November 2017.
Back to back Minor A titles for Corofin/Ruan
Corofin/Ruan’s burgeoning underage dominance extended to a second successive Willie Chaplin Cup on Saturday afternoon but only after a stern evaluation from Feakle/Killanena in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge.
Feakle/Killanena upset the odds to advance to Minor A decider
Feakle/Killanena upset a fancied Clooney/Quin side to progress to the final of the Clare Minor A hurling championship.
McDermott’s Banner Roar helped Clare find its voice
1995 saw the people of Ireland narrowly vote to allow divorce following a referendum, a ban on the sale of Playboy in the country was lifted, the Prince of Wales visited Dublin for the first time but most significantly the Banner Roar founds its voice.
Tubber & Doora/Barefield avoid big upsets in Clare IHC second round
It’s the view of many Clare GAA followers that the intermediate hurling championship is a particularly difficult competition to win.