Minister Foley quizzed by Shannon students
*Minister Norma Foley with staff and students from St John’s NS. Photograph: Joe Buckley MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, Norma Foley (FF) was quizzed by Shannon students during a recent visit to the county.
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‘Put wheels in motion’ for NCT centre in Kilrush Minister told
*Drivers in Clare have been dealing with backlogs for some time. WEST CLARE REPRESENTATIVES have contacted Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan (GP) to try “put the wheels in motion” to open an NCT centre in Kilrush.
Co Clare records sunniest week since 1995
*Photograph: Joe Buckley CO CLARE has recorded its sunniest week since 1995.
An unforgettable debut season as Newmarket Celtic boss for Paddy Purcell
*Paddy Purcell with his partner Claire (far left) and family members in Frank Healy Park. Photograph: Joe Buckley IT’S BEEN a historic season for Newmarket Celtic to remember and it’s fair to say a hugely successful transition from playing to management for Paddy Purcell.
Shannon Airport records busiest day in seven years
SHANNON AIRPORT recorded its busiest day in seven years over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Clare men part of Munster’s URC success
*Ged McNamara & Ethan Coughlan. TWO CLARE MEN were involved as Munster powered to a 19-14 win over the Stormers in Cape Town to win a first United Rugby Championship title.
Minors can be the start of fresh batch of All-Ireland winners for Clare – BOC
*Brian O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MONTHS BACK, Brian O’Connell made a proclamation to his partner that Clare’s minor hurlers would win the All-Ireland.
New Chicago service has potential to generate extra 42,000 passengers through Shannon Airport
*Passengers boarding the first flight. Photograph: Arthur Ellis SHANNON AIRPORT’s new service to Chicago with United Airlines has taken flight.
Shannon Airport set to welcome over 42,000 passengers for June Bank Holiday
*Shannon Airport’s car park remains at full capacity. Photograph: Joe Buckley OVER 42,000 passengers are expected to travel through Shannon Airport over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Clonlara, Bridge, Feakle & Crusheen victorious in Clare Cup as Clooney/Quin continue impressive run
*Clonlara’s Mícheál O’Loughlin surrounded by O’Callaghans Mills players. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Heading into the last three rounds in the race for this season’s Future Ticketing Clare Cup senior hurling league title, it remains very tight at the top with just one point separating the top five teams.