Clare winners aplenty in Limerick
OF the twelve races at Limerick last Thursday, there was four Clare winners celebrating.
Lissycasey
Double delight as underage football season draws to thrilling conclusion
Lissycasey won’t forget the completion of Under 13 and 14 Division 1 Football titles in a hurry after having to do it the hard way in Cooraclare on Saturday afternoon.
Amalgamation advance to U21A semi-final after penalty drama
*Gearoid O’Grady scored a goal for the winners. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill It took a penalty shootout to determine who would face Ennistymon in the Clare U21A football semi-finals.
Changes to community schemes needed to help rural areas
RURAL communities are losing skilled people due to the criteria attached to different community employment (CE) schemes.
Fast Fit Paddy bows out of Irish St Leger
The Final of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St, Leger at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on this Saturday night is the main focus of attention for Greyhound interest in this area for the coming weekend.
Éire Óg & Ennistymon advance to U21 semi-finals
*Philip Talty was captain of the Éire Óg side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINAL spots have been secured by Ennistymon and Éire Óg in the U21A football championship while all of the last four places are known in the B championship.
National Planning Framework ‘a death sentence to rural Clare’
Leaving the National Planning Framework as it stands is “a death sentence to rural Clare,” the county’s longest serving politician has predicted.
‘Rural life & rural people matter’ – Kelly calls out county’s Oireachtas members
*Cllr PJ Kelly. Photograph: Martin Connolly Planning guidelines will have to be “annulled or replaced” otherwise rural Clare will be “finished,” the county’s longest-serving politician has warned.
Final a chance for Éire Óg to prove their capability
*Ciaran Russell drives forward as Brendan Rouine gives chase. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill When it comes to Éire Óg’s footballers winning senior titles, Peter Cosgrove has been an ever-present figure.
Sharpness & right attitude has led Kilmurry Ibrickane back to county final
*Enda Coughlan breaks past Cian Meaney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Sharpness and the right attitude were pinpointed by Kilmurry Ibrickane boss, Aiden Moloney as key reasons for their progression to the Clare SFC final.