McMahon to retire from local politics
Cllr Pat McMahon. Photograph: Eamon Ward CLARE’S second longest serving politician is to call time on his political career.
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Fianna Fáil to select Shannon MD candidates
David Griffin. Photograph: Joe Buckley FIANNA Fáil are to finalise their ticket for the Shannon Municipal District this week.
Clarecastle, Inagh/Kilnamona, Clooney/Quin & Feakle/Killanena qualify for U21A semi-finals
*Conor Halpin gathers possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINALISTS are now confirmed in the U21A, B and C hurling championships following the completion of round three group games at the weekend.
Ellen Casey named junior camogie player of the year
*Ellen Casey attempts to make a block. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS’ Ellen Casey has been named as the junior camogie player of the year.
GAA delegates to debate proposed changes to senior championship structures
*Peter Duggan is tackled by Daniel Treacy of Scariff. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CHANGES to the format of the senior hurling and football championships will be discussed at a Clare GAA structures meeting at Hotel Woodstock on this Friday at 7pm to which all clubs have been invited to send two representatives.
More success for young Cooraclare owner McMahon
COORACLARE owner James McMahon was victorious in the final of the Paddy O’Gorman A1 525 which was the feature contest on Saturday nights card at Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Fairytale sporting year continues for Kevin Harnett
*Cratloe captain, Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SO FAR as sporting years go Kevin Harnett is having one hell of a time.
Former Scariff/Ogonnelloe camogie boss Sullivan takes on Offaly role
*David Sullivan. Photograph: Ruth Griffin EX SCARIFF/OGONNELLOE senior camogie manager, David Sullivan has been appointed the new manager of the Offaly intermediate camogie side.
Cooney treble in Limerick
*Donal Cooney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin MEMBERS OF THE Cooney clan from O’Callaghans Mills had three winners in Limerick track last weekend.
Harnett looks to add result to injury
*Cratloe captain, Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THE MOST over-used terminology in pre-match interviews with a player or manager is that they ‘are only taking it game by game and not looking beyond the upcoming game in question’.