Work on short-term solution to Henchy’s Cross to begin in Spring 2022
*Photograph: John Mangan SPRING 2022 has been set as the target to commence works to improve visibility at Henchy’s Cross.
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Investigation sought to determine how defective blocks were sold in Clare
*Cracks running along the walls of a home impacted by pyrite in Clare. Photograph: Joe Buckley ENNIS based, Cllr Mary Howard (FG) has become the first Clare politician to call on the Minister for Housing to carry out an investigation to ascertain how defective concrete blocks containing pyrite and mica were used to construct homes …
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‘Ash Dieback a virus nearly worse than COVID’ says Whitegate councillor
*Cllr Pat Burke. Photograph: Gary Collins A WHITEGATE councillor has said the Ash Dieback disease “is a virus nearly worse than COVID-19”.
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.
Flagmount to host centenary commemoration of Currakyle Ambush
A centenary commemoration of the Currakyle Ambush is to take place in Flagmount on Friday.
Davy Fitz to be named as new Galway boss with Clare backboned management
Davy Fitzgerald is on course to be named as the new manager of the Galway senior hurlers.
Round robin series finalised for Clare SHC relegation with semi-final draws held for inter & junior
*Ryan Taylor and Clooney/Quin will be in relegation action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Semi-final pairings are known for the Clare IHC, Junior A and C championships while draws were also held for the Clare SHC relegation round robin series and Senior B competition.
Quarter-final spots sewn up in Clare IHC
*Domhnall McMahon gets away from Kevin Lynch. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The quarter finalists in the 2021 Clare intermediate hurling championship have been confirmed following an exciting series of round three games at the weekend.
Absence of Clare forest parks from €1.2m scheme questioned
Clare’s absence from a €1.2m scheme for recreation facilities and outdoor tourism in forest parks and Coillte sites has been flagged by one of the county’s four TDs.
Clare IHC: Quarter-final spots secured by Tulla & Smith O’Briens as race heats up
*Domhnall McMahon controls the sliotar ahead of Shane Vaughan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography. In the race for the intermediate hurling championship title a number of the clubs shortlisted for honours this season have moved closer to the knock out stage after the weekend’s round two games.
