Tommy Fleetwood hits to the par 3 8th hole pictured during the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Lahinch Golf Club, Clare in 2019. Photograph: Brian Arthur This year has seen “a dramatic improvement” in the finances of Lahinch Golf Club.
*Cathal Malone gathers the ball before Josh Moloney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON ANTICIPATE a “big battle” in their decisive group clash with Doonbeg while Kilmurry Ibrickane reman confident they will bounce back from their defeat to the North Clare side.
*The People’s Park in Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill €481,486 has been awarded to ten projects in the county under the latest round of allocations from the CLÁR programme to help develop local facilities and amenities in rural areas.
*Cooraclare defeated Clarecastle following a dour struggle. Three teams being listed for intermediate football championship honours this season remain unbeaten but they had to battle hard in this weekend’s round two games.
*Joey Rouine wins the ball ahead of Joe Campbell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON’s championship campaign has been brought back to life after recording a three point win at the expense of serial winners Kilmurry Ibrickane.
*Senator Martin Conway (FG) in Lahinch. A CLARE SENATOR is calling for water safety training to be made compulsory in Irish schools.
*David McNamara gets a bounce from Conor Gavin’s tackle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLONDEGAD HAVE expressed relief to record a first round win in the Clare SFC while Ennistymon are scratching their heads as they react to another below-par championship outing.
*Noel Kilkenny presents the Captain’s Prize to John McNeilis. Captain Noel Kilkenny’s prize was played for at Kilrush at the weekend when John McNeilis (18) emerged as the winner with 110.
*A centralised hub has opened in Nenagh. HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE confirmed there are no plans to expand the gynaecology department at Ennis Hospital.
CLARE DUO, Áine Donegan and Aideen Walsh have been selected to represent Ireland at the Women’s Home Internationals which take place at Ballyliffin golf club, Donegal next week (August 3 to 5).
