McMahon appointed Head of News & Sport
*Páraic McMahon. Photograph: John Mangan THE Clare Echo is delighted to announce a new editorial appointment as part of its continued expansion.
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Hazel empowered mentally & physically through bodybuilding
*Hazel McMahon. Public stereotypes of bodybuilders are incorrect as they do not take into account the mental and physical battles endured by athletes according to Hazel McMahon who has represented her country in the sport which is one she fell in love with after health scares.
‘Turf war’ between OPW & Irish Rail delaying works to fix Ballycar flooding
*Tom Casey and his wife Bernie. Photograph: Joe Buckley “A turf war” is preventing progress in solving the almost annual issue of flooding at Ballycar, Clare TDs have stated.
‘Be careful what you wish for’ Newmarket locals told on requested bus shelter
*Newmarket-on-Fergus locals listening attentively at the community forum. Photograph: Joe Buckley Locals attending last Monday’s community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus were split on the need for an extra bus shelter in the village.
Being Chairman of Clare Camogie ‘very rewarding’ – O’Donnell
*Joe O’Donnell. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Aiming to secure increased funding for Clare Camogie’s county grounds is the goal for Joe O’Donnell as he enters his second year as Chairperson of the organisation.
‘Mike McKee will not be forgotten’ – councillors remember late colleague
*Mike McKee. Elected representatives of Clare County Council paid tribute to their late colleague Mike McKee at the December meeting of the local authority.
Clare Camogie unable to fill secretary’s role
*Outgoing secretary, Marie-Louise Kaiser. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare camogie remain without a county secretary following this week’s Annual General Meeting.
Hayes honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Clare Camogie
*Catriona McMahon, Brid MacNamara & Seamus Hayes. Lissycasey’s Seamus Hayes has received the 2019 Clare Camogie Lifetime Achievement Award with Catriona McMahon announced as volunteer of the year. On Friday night, Clare Camogie honoured Hayes with the accolade that has previously been awarded to Flan McInerney (Sixmilebridge) and Mary Hogan (Tulla) amongst others. Chairman Joe …
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Undercover Garda operation ongoing in Newmarket, Sixmilebridge & Cratloe
*Pat Halpin addressing the community forum in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Joe Buckley An undercover Garda operation is ongoing in Newmarket-on-Fergus, Sixmilebridge and Cratloe while the policing organisation is unaware of claims that youths have been dropping rocks onto the M18 approaching the Carrigoran exit.
Handball All-Stars for Pat & Paula
Two Clare natives were honoured on Saturday night at the GAA Handball All Stars.