President Higgins in fine form as he returns to Co Clare
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins returned to Co Clare for one of his first visits since the onset of the pandemic on Tuesday morning alongside his wife Sabina.
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Ex Scariff coach Egan to replace Davy Fitz as Wexford manager
Ex Scariff coach, Darragh Egan has been announced as the new Wexford senior hurling manager succeeding Davy Fitzgerald.
Lines between promotion & relegation to become much clearer in Clare SHC
*Cilléin Mullins and Tony Kelly will cross paths this Friday. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Whether you call it ‘Moving Weekend’ or ‘Make-or-Break’, Round 2 of the Clare Senior Hurling Championship will definitely determine the lines of demarcation between promotion or demotion.
EOIN NEYLON: We need to look beyond bricks & mortar to tackle ongoing housing expenses
What has long been suspected was this week, thanks to a new Eurostat report, confirmed: Ireland is the most expensive country in Europe to run a household, on average.
Accessibility works to be carried out at Newmarket-on-Fergus library
Works to improve accessibility access are to be carried out at William Smith O’Brien Public Library in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Clare’s pyrite problems will be put to Minister O’Brien during county visit
Clare’s pyrite problem is to be highlighted to the Minister for Housing when he undertakes a visit to the county this Friday.
Anticipation high in Clare with start of soccer season
Sunday marks the start of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) season with anticipation high among competing clubs as action resumes following a missed season due to COVID-19.
O’Mara family give back to neonatal unit & hope to inspire other families
A Belvoir family have donated €5,500 to the neonatal unit of St Munchin’s Hospital in Limerick, a place which is very close to their hearts.
Clare IHC: Killanena & Parteen claim surprise wins at expense of Tubber & Corofin
*Tubber’s Aidan Forde with Killanena’s Cathal Noonan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Two of the teams shortlisted by many for intermediate hurling championship honours this year suffered first round defeats at the weekend.
Newmarket-on-Fergus record first opening round win since 2017
*Colin Guilfoyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Newmarket-on-Fergus passed an important first test of character after eventually seeing off a resurgent Éire Óg to snatch the whip hand in Group 4 in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge.
