Lifetime volunteer awards presented to Ruan stalwarts as they launch fundraising drive
*Some of Ruan’s youngest hurlers. Photograph: Rachel Lyons Photography LIFETIME volunteer awards were presented to four stalwarts of Ruan GAA.
Michael O’Regan
Clare GAA introduces league entry fees despite opposition from clubs
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s Keelan Guyler in action with Bryan O’Loughlin of Kilmaley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE GAA are introducing admission charges for the knockout stages of the county leagues despite clubs protesting against such a move.
Clare GAA lambasted by clubs for plans to charge entry fee for Clare & Cusack Cup games
*Colin Shannon and Éanna Crimmins in action during the 2024 Clare Cup final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THERE WAS plenty of debate, some of which resulted in strong views being expressed, at this week’s meeting of Clare GAA.
Clubs criticise solo run from Clare GAA top table in removing McMahon as referee administrator
*Seanie McMahon. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE GAA’s referee administrator was “removed” from the position by the Head of Operations and Chairman without consulting the County Committee.
Payment for Clare’s trip to Tyrone, potential of renaming Jack Daly Cup & endorsing Gaza statement ignite debate at Clare GAA meeting
*Cian Burke in action for Clare against Tyrone. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare GAA’s June meeting was held at Caherlohan on Tuesday night when there was a lively debate on a number of topics.
Cusack Park capacity of 18,800 to be inspected before championship & PRO says outgoing committee were not appreciated
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CUSACK PARK’s capacity is to be inspected prior to the keenly awaited Munster SHC opening round tie between Clare and Limerick.
Make-up of Clare GAA sub-committees sparks debate & Clareabbey to undergo upgrade costing €600k plus
*The absence of Asst Treasurer Sean Chambers from the finance committee was criticised by delegates. Photograph: Natasha Barton OFFICERS omitted from sub-committees of Clare GAA was the cause of debate at its March meeting held on Tuesday night.
Ruan officers receive vote of confidence
*Ger Lyons continues as Ruan GAA Chairman. RUAN GAA’s outgoing officers received a vote of confidence when they returned at the top at the club’s AGM.
Frost beats O’Neill in vote to be Central Council delegate for only contest at Clare GAA Convention
*Robert Frost. Photograph: John Mangan IN THE ONLY contest for a position on the Executive of Clare GAA, Robert Frost defeated the sitting Michael O’Neill to become Central Council delegate.
Tubridy & Keane part of four-person committee tasked with finding Colm Collins’ successor
*David Tubridy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Former Clare footballers Ger Keane and David Tubridy are part of a four person committee along with board chairman Kieran Keating and Head of Operations Deirdre Murphy who are working on finding the next Clare senior football manager.