Clare councillors call on Justice Minister to criminalise use of Z symbol
*Vandalised fairy doors in Ballybeg. ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES in Clare have called on the Minister for Justice to propose legislation criminalising the use of the ‘Z’ symbol.
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Hannan & Flanagan – the Clare men who discovered gold at Kalgoorlie
This year marked what would have been the 190th birthday of one of Clare’s most historically significant men, Thomas Flanagan, who, along with fellow Clare native Paddy Hannan, was the first to discover gold at Kalgoorlie, Australia’s richest gold mine.
Feakle take another step towards retaining Clare Cup but Kilmaley still unbeaten
Steven Conway. Photograph: Sport Action Photography Kilmaley and St Josephs Doora/Barefield remain as the only unbeaten hurling side in the county following the fourth round of the Clare Cup while reigning champions Feakle took another step in their bid to retain the league title.
Cooraclare owned Lissatouk Peggy wins for McMahons in Galway
*The McMahon family of Cooraclare celebrate. The Final of the Ann Cheevers Memorial A5 525 Yards Stake was the feature contest on last Saturday night’s card the stake remembered a lady who’s family are synonymous with Greyhound Racing in the West Of Ireland and who is much missed by her family and wide circle of …
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Odd Socks Cycle almost ready to hit the road
Photograph: Joe Buckley CYCLISTS across Clare are gearing up for the ‘Odd Socks Cycle’ which takes to the road at the end of April.
Clodagh & Brian McEvoy join Clare FM line-up
*Clodagh Lawlor & Brian McEvoy. CLARE FM has announced the addition of two new local presenters to its team.
Insurance cover sourced to allow Spancilhill Horse Fair proceed
*Photograph: Bob Singer. INSURANCE COVER will be provided to allow the Spancilhill Horse Fair proceed this year.
Clear bone scan caps off extraordinary few days for John Wall
*John Wall at home in Quin. Photograph: John Mangan QUIN’s John Wall has been celebrating an “extraordinary” few days with a bone scan showing no signs of cancer, the results of which were obtained days after partaking in the ‘Climb with Charlie’.
Council only drew down €1.3m of €5.9m allocation for Active Travel
JUST 22% of Clare’s allocation under the Active Travel Programme was drawn down in 2021.
Good times can keep on rolling for Ennis RFC
Ennis Rugby Club Coaches: Michael Flynn, Paul Phelan, John Queally and Luke Ryan. Photograph: Natasha Barton These are good times for Ennis rugby club.