Delight for Doora/Barefield in comeback dominated U15 finals while Éire Óg claim Academy honours
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There were comebacks aplenty as the Under 15 finals ramped up this week in both codes.
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Public react to plans to pull pedestrianisation from Ennis
*Alan Quigley. Members of the public in Clare react to plans for pedestrianisation to be removed in Ennis at the end of September.
Thousands of lives were helped for the better by the late Sr Ethel Normoyle
A Clare woman who helped to improve living conditions for thousands of people in South Africa and played a pivotal role in translating the fight against HIV and AIDS into practical action has died.
O’Donovan goal seals U15 title for St Josephs Doora/Barefield
A compelling seesaw battle eventually went St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield’s way by the minimum after producing a dramatic six point turnaround to clinch the Under 15 Division 1 honours in Cusack Park on Monday evening.
Clare part of application to become host county for 2026 TAFISA Games
A bid is to be finalised this coming Saturday that could see Clare become one of the host counties for the 2026 TAFISA Games.
New horizons for optical care in Ennis
A new modern optical practice has opened in the heart of Ennis providing professional and personalised eyecare.
Townies too strong for Lissycasey in first round of Clare SFC
*Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg had it easier than expected when they ran out ten point winners against Lissycasey in the opening round of the Clare SFC.
Lissycasey feeling the pressure to build on last year’s positive run to semi-finals
*Lissycasey’s lightning fast forward, Aaron Griffin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill After advancing to a first semi-final since 2013 last year, Lissycasey will be anxious to build on the progress shown during John Ryan’s opening campaign as senior manager.
Éire Óg aiming to build championship credibility in opening tie
*Éire Óg’s Ikem Ugwueru will bring great strength to the middle third for the Townies. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the guarantee of three group games, Éire Óg’s senior footballers are eager to build quickly and compactly to try progress from Group Three.
Minister in Clare to open Digital Hubs in Cross & Ennis
Cross’ Digital Hub and the Ennis Digital Hub are to be officially opened today (Thursday) by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys (FG).