Baker moves onto new Garda role in Ballinsaloe
TWO-TIME ALL-Ireland winning Clare hurler, Ollie Baker has been appointed to a new Garda role in Galway.
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‘A fearless teller of truths’ – one of Ireland’s greatest writers of modern times Edna O’Brien dies
*Edna O’Brien. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod ONE of the country’s greatest writers, Tuamgraney native Edna O’Brien has died.
Ex Clare hurler Barry outnumbered in Murphy household but confident of getting bragging rights
*Barry Murphy flanked by his children Fionnan, Silín, Gearoid and Daithí. EX CLARE hurler Barry Murphy will be outnumbered in his own house when it comes to supporting his native county in the All-Ireland SHC final but he’s confident that Brian Lohan’s side can produce their best performance of the year this weekend to quieten his Cork …
Our Game sets the scene in Scariff with All-Ireland preview
SCARIFF is the setting for the Our Game Live All-Ireland hurling final preview on Thursday evening as anticipation ramps up for the meeting of Clare and Cork in Sunday’s showpiece event.
Story of the Famine in East Clare to be retold during Scariff Harbour Festival
The Old Water Tower on the banks of the Graney River on the Feakle Road out of Scariff. It was built to supply water to the Workhouse and is one of the stops on Walking the Way of the Famine. Photograph: Gabrian Van Houdt. SCARIFF’S Harbour Festival will tell the story of the famine in …
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Hot wheels for Clare County Fire & Rescue Service
Pictured at the official handover of two new Volkswagen Transporter vans to Clare County Fire and Rescue Service at the Central Fire Station Headquarters in Ennis were: (front row, l-r) Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council; Killaloe Station Officer Graham Tuohy; Kilrush Station Officer Michael Hanrahan; Director of Physical Development Alan Farrell; and (back …
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Scariff a sadder place with passing of Marie McInerney
*Marie McInerney. SCARIFF has “one fewer friend” and is “a sadder place” following the death of Marie McInerney who was considered an integral part of the fabric of the East Clare town.
Scariff farmer cleared of trespass & interfering with cattle trough belonging to ex-wife’s new boyfriend
*Charges were dismissed. AN EAST Clare farmer has been cleared of trespassing on the lands of his ex-wife’s new boyfriend to commit an offence or to interfere with the man’s cattle trough.
McNamara ‘overwhelmed’ by huge Clare vote & doesn’t rule out future General Election run
*Michael McNamara is hoisted in the air at the grounds of Nemo Rangers GAA club. NEWLY ELECTED MEP, Michael McNamara (IND) has not ruled out putting his name on the ballot paper for a future General Election and admitted he was ‘overwhelmed’ to receive such a strong vote in Co Clare.
Back to back defeats for Inamona allows Blues take spot with Clare Cup semi-finalists confirmed
*Eoin Guilfoyle of Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BACK TO BACK defeats for Inagh/Kilnamona have allowed Newmarket-on-Fergus to take top spot in Division 1A of the FutureTicketing Clare Cup.
