REBECCA O’NEILL: Make the most of sunlight in winter months
How the changing of seasons can affect our mood and influence our daily behaviour is quite interesting when you take a step back and consider it.
Shannon
Sell-out concert ‘the start of something special’ for Clodagh Lawlor
In her first headline concert, Newmarket-on-Fergus country music singer, Clodagh Lawlor boasted a sell-out show.
Rail spur to Shannon Airport back on track after inclusion in €165bn National Development Plan
A rail spur to Shannon Airport is among the most significant Clare aspects to the €165bn National Development Plan (NDP).
Kelly, Hayes & Malone nominated for All-Stars
*Rory Hayes clearing his lines. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare has received three nominations for the PwC All Star awards with Aidan McCarthy shortlisted for Young Hurler of the Year.
Shannon Group Chair designate to appear before Oireachtas committee
Fresh from the announcement that he is to become the new Chairperson of Shannon Group, Pádraig Ó Céidigh is to appear before the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications on Thursday morning.
Preparations continue for post-primary action with groupings known
*St Flannan’s College are the reining Dr Harty Cup champions. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill After two very disrupted seasons, one without any fixtures, the second level colleges GAA competitions are set to commence and first round games in a variety of Munster championships will be played from the beginning of November.
Another safety assessment for Scenic Gardens – less than 12 months after Council hired contractor for initial examination
An assessment is to be arranged at The Scenic Garden in Shannon, less than twelve months after Clare County Council hired a contractor to examine the area.
Clare GAA set to report surplus for end of financial year
*Clare GAA Treasurer, Michael Gallagher. Photograph: John Mangan Clare GAA are on course to report a surplus at the end of this year while the sitting treasurer has hinted he will not be continuing in the role.
Preparation of Shannon Town Masterplan to precede ‘significant funding application’
Submissions from members of the public and county councillors will be taken on board before revised plans go on display.
Lisdoonvarna Fáilte secures €72k in €87k allocation to five Clare groups
*The Pavilion Community Hall in Lisdoonvarna. FIVE Clare groups have been awarded a combined €87,446 under the latest tranche of COVID stability funding for community and voluntary groups.