GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Joe Carey in Quin
*Joe Carey and Paschal Russell. Timing the canvass is very important and it’s a lesson we learn during our time with Deputy Joe Carey (FG).
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Trudy Leyden puts her hand up for election
Trudy Leyden has become the first Ennis candidate to enter the race for the upcoming General Election.
Six deaths on Clare roads in 2019
*Gardaí in Clare. Photograph: Martin Connolly Six people died in traffic accidents on Clare roads in 2019.
‘Abuse of match officials should never be tolerated’
*Damian Fox. Photograph: Chris Copley Clare referee Damian Fox has criticised “certain sections of the media” for being “extremely harsh” when giving their views on the performance of referees within the county and cautioned that those who abuse officials will receive suitable suspensions going forward.
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.
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.
Gaelscoil Donncha Rua a step closer to new building
A new building for Gaelscoil Donncha Rua in Shannon has moved a step closer to construction with confirmation that a design team has been appointed to start the architectural and planning process.
‘One of a kind’ tributes paid to the late Kieran Harvey
*Kieran Harvey. Photograph: Willie O’Reilly (Burren Eye Photography) Personnel involved with Ladies Football and Community Games in Clare and further afield have been plunged into mourning following the death of Kieran Harvey after a short illness.
‘End of an era’ as Gilligan dons Bridge jersey for the last time
*Sixmilebridge’s Niall Gilligan. Photograph: Willie O’Reilly (Burren Eye Photography) Sixmilebridge’s Niall Gilligan has announced his retirement from hurling, bringing the curtain down on a glittering and memorable career.
Colleran Molloy calls on Enda Kenny to keep promise to Jadotville soldiers
*Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Enda Kenny has been called out by a Clare councillor to uphold a promise he made in his final days of office as Taoiseach.