‘You can’t buy a box of matches in Ruan’
*Photograph: Páraic McMahon Increasing use of the Ruan to Corofin road has led to one elected representative seeking an upgrade of the surface.
Ruan
‘One of the weirdest moments of my life’ – Baddiel reflects on meeting Clare’s Dermot Mulqueen
*David Baddiel & Dermot Mulqueen. Photograph: BBC “One of the weirdest moments of my life,” is how British comedian and television presenter, David Baddiel described his interview with Ruan native Dermot Mulqueen.
Cahill buzzing for Harty Cup final
*Diarmuid Cahill. Photograph: John Mangan Off the back of a hugely successful 2019, Diarmuid Cahill is hoping to add another medal to his collection.
Regrading ‘a source of frustration’ in Sixmilebridge
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography GAA clubs in Clare are finalising their list of players they will put before the County Board to be regraded to lower teams for the upcoming season.
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.
Penalties will no longer determine results in knockout club games
*Donal Tuohy saves a Seamus Callanan penalty during the National Hurling League. Photograph: Martin Connolly No knockout club game in Clare will be decided by penalties after a motion from Sixmilebridge received unanimous support at the County Convention, provided it is not a replay.
Camogie ‘still the poor relation’ for media coverage
*Clare Junior captain, Kate O’Gorman. Photograph: ©INPHO/Oisin Keniry Media coverage of female sports has improved but it still has a long way to go, one high-profile administrator has declared.
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.
Corofin/Ruan make history in minor decider
*Corofin/Ruan celebrate in Cusack Park. Photograph: Willie O’Reilly A first ever Clare Minor A hurling championship is the reward for an exceptional Corofin/Ruan team that overwhelmed Clarecastle on Sunday afternoon.
County Board hope to make progress on senior hurling management next week
*Donal Moloney & Gerry O’Connor. Photograph: Martin Connolly A review is to be concluded before a decision is made known regarding next year’s Clare senior hurling management team.
