Grassroots should not be forgotten in political parties – Frost
*Robert Frost. Photograph: John Mangan Political parties must not forget a focus on the grassroots, Fianna Fáil members were recently told in Shannon.
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O’Gorman returns to Council 16 years after losing seat
Cratloe’s Pat O’Gorman has returned to the role of a County Councillor, sixteen years after losing his seat.
Cratloe’s Pat O’Gorman to fill Council seat vacated by Cathal Crowe
*Pat O’Gorman. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Former Mayor of Clare, Pat O’Gorman is to return to Clare County Council, sixteen years on from last serving as a Councillor.
Five in the running to take Cathal Crowe’s Council seat
Five individuals are seeking the Fianna Fáil nomination to fill the Clare County Council seat vacated by newly elected TD, Cathal Crowe (FF).
Last minute appeal fails to stop U21 hurling draw taking place
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s David Mescall. Photograph: Martin Connolly Pairings have been confirmed for the Clare U21 Hurling Championship following Thursday evening’s draw in Clareabbey.
Scariff businesses ‘at risk of closing due to lack of parking’
*Photograph: Eoin O’Hagan. Parking has been highlighted as “a serious problem” in Scariff with businesses flagging that they may have to close if it is not solved.
Cooney hoping to make his mark with Clare in 2020
*Gary Cooney in action against Galway. Photograph: Raymond O’Mahony Gary Cooney is juggling preparations for the beginning of the Allianz National Hurling League with Mary Immaculate College’s Fitzgibbon Cup run.
Frost running against Moroney at Clare GAA convention
Three contests are expected to take place for various positions at Thursday’s Clare GAA Annual Convention.
Cooney gives breakdown of Caherlohan costings
Chairperson of Clare GAA, Joe Cooney has insisted the sporting organisation is getting “value for money” with the Caherlohan facility that to date has cost €4.8m.
Clare GAA contact Gardaí over online abuse & are considering banning media from future meetings
An Garda Síochána have been asked by Clare GAA to investigate continuous abuse of Board Officers and are said to be considering excluding members of the media from attending future meetings alongside club delegates.
