Ruan act of vandalism does not reflect local views
*Purcell’s Lounge Bar. AN ACT of vandalism in Ruan does not reflect the views of the local community towards people with disabilities, local activists have said.
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Cullinan keen to follow in grandfather’s footsteps and achieve Harty Cup glory
*St Flannan’s College defender James Cullinan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. BOTH GAA clubs in Ruan and Clarecastle have a long and storied history, over many years they have played key roles, both on the playing pitch and at administrative level in Clare GAA.
Clare GAA motion on isolated players heavily defeated after Chairman refuses to withdraw proposal
Cilléin Mullins of Crusheen has been one of the isolated players lining out with Corofin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography ISOLATED players continues to be one of the major sticking points among GAA clubs in Clare.
Patricia makes history as first female Chair of Ruan GAA
*Patricia O’Donnell (right) has been elected as Chairperson of Ruan GAA Club. Photograph: Rachel Lyons Photography RUAN GAA club made history this week with the election of its first female Chairperson as Patricia O’Donnell entered the hot-seat.
Toonagh Céilí brings in €1.2k for Clare branch of Alzheimer Society
Martina O’Donoghue, Rosemary Foudy and Denise Whelan presenting the cheque to Linda Kelly and Mary Ryan of the Clare branch of the Alzheimer Society. AN ALL-IRELAND winning singer and her crew with velvet voices hit the right note to raise more than €1,000 for the Clare branch of the Alzheimer Society.
Shortest Clare GAA meeting in decades with business wrapped up in eight minutes
*Paddy Smyth will continue as Clare GAA’s Planning & Training Officer. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE GAA’s shortest board meeting for many many years was held online on Tuesday evening when there was unanimous agreement on the officers to be appointed to positions on the County Executive.
Proposal to change Clare SHC format fails
*Robert Loftus of Éire Óg battles with Kilmaley’s Mikey O’Malley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s senior hurling championship will remain under the same format for 2026 after a proposal to introduce preliminary quarter-finals was rejected.
Francie reaches final destination with Abbeydorney
*Abbeydorney manager, Francie O’Halloran. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. HAVING CLOCKED up the miles to help Abbeydorney to win two Kerry senior hurling championships in a row, Francie O’Halloran reached his final destination with the side as they bowed out of the Munster club championship.
Cooney’s modular wastewater plan to expedite rural housing approved by Cabinet
*Clare TD, Joe Cooney (FG). Photograph: Ruth Griffin. A PROPOSAL originally presented to the Oireachtas by Clare TD Joe Cooney (FG) to install modular wastewater systems in rural towns and villages has now been adopted by the Government.
Corofin/Ruan joined by Joe as they win Minor B title
COROFIN/RUAN were crowned Minor B hurling champions for the first time on Sunday.