Lifetime volunteer awards presented to Ruan stalwarts as they launch fundraising drive
*Some of Ruan’s youngest hurlers. Photograph: Rachel Lyons Photography LIFETIME volunteer awards were presented to four stalwarts of Ruan GAA.
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Ruan’s O’Halloran leads Abbeydorney to back to back Kerry titles
*Francie O’Halloran. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography RUAN’s Francie O’Halloran has led Abbeydorney to back to back titles in the Kerry senior hurling championship.
Expected wins recorded by Tubber, Mills & Clarecastle in opening round of Clare IHC
*Tubber’s Ronan Monahan struggles to keep his footing, his goal was decisive for their first round win. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. There were no major shocks as the race for the inaugural premier intermediate hurling championship got underway with four first round games at the weekend.
Teams profiled in first-ever Premier Intermediate C’Ship with Paddy Browne Cup the coveted prize
*Clarecastle’s James Doherty in possession. Photograph: Chris Copley The first ever Premier intermediate hurling championship in Clare gets underway on this Thursday evening when last year’s beaten finalists Tubber take on Tulla.
Ruan’s Isobelle goes the distance to claim Munster Poc Fada title
RUAN’s Isobelle McInerney emerged victorious in the Munster Poc Fada.
Clare contingent winding up for Munster Poc Fada final
*Shane Punch. RUAN’s Shane Punch and Isobelle McInerney, Jamie Moroney from O’Callaghans Mills, Broadford duo Áine Boland and Ava Reddan plus Sophie Sheedy of Scariff/Ogonnelloe will represent Clare in the MD Sports Munster Poc Fada Final this Saturday.
104 year old inscribed piece of timber rediscovered during restoration of Ruan church
A HISTORIC piece of timber has been uncovered in Ruan as works continue in restoring its church following the Christmas lightning strike.
Ruan’s Sharon Shannon is Grand Marshal for Galway City St Patrick’s Day parade
FAMED MUSICIAN and Ruan native Sharon Shannon is the Grand Marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Galway City.
Clare GAA lambasted by clubs for plans to charge entry fee for Clare & Cusack Cup games
*Colin Shannon and Éanna Crimmins in action during the 2024 Clare Cup final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THERE WAS plenty of debate, some of which resulted in strong views being expressed, at this week’s meeting of Clare GAA.
Clubs criticise solo run from Clare GAA top table in removing McMahon as referee administrator
*Seanie McMahon. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE GAA’s referee administrator was “removed” from the position by the Head of Operations and Chairman without consulting the County Committee.