Double delight for Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray
A double for Sixmilebridge’s Stephen Murray was the highlight for Clare greyhound followers in Galway over the weekend while Kilmaley owners also showed they have the aces on the track.
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Camogie players threaten to boycott league
The Clare senior camogie players have been preparing for the past number of weeks for the opening round of the National League when they are due to meet Galway on Saturday May 15 at Kenny Park in Athenry but at this moment they don’t know whether or not the game will take place.
Stack’s Loxley takes the spoils in Limerick
*Sean Stack. Photograph: Joe Buckley Dynamic Twinkle owned by Ballyea’s Kieran Nugent recorded her maiden success on Friday while Clare hurling great Sean Stack saw his Loxley take the spoils in Limerick.
Malone not lacking in motivation for season ahead
*Cathal Malone in Lahinch. Photograph: John Mangan The Clare Echo’s hurling coverage is brought to you in association with Cellnet. Cathal Malone has been on the Clare senior hurling panel since 2014, last year’s season stands out at his best to date but he’s determined to go bigger and better for the campaign ahead.
Funding shortfall sees River Grainey removed from drainage programme
A sizeable reduction in allocations for the river drainage programme has resulted in the River Grainey’s withdrawal from the scheme.
Full footpaths in Sixmilebridge prompt calls for better lighting in Shannon Rd estate
Footpaths in Sixmilebridge “are full every night” prompting calls for improvements to lighting in the area by an elected representative.
HSE remain committed to Sixmilebridge primary care centre despite ‘glitch’
*The O’Garney River in Sixmilebridge HSE officials have voiced their intention to proceed with the construction of a primary health care centre in Sixmilebridge.
Clubs renew appeal for audit from supporters club during Davy’s Clare tenure
*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Joe Buckley A renewed appeal for a set of accounts for the Clare hurling supporters club has been sought from the Clare County Board.
Caherlohan criticism resembles ‘a witch-hunt’ – Fitzgerald
Clare GAA secretary Pat Fitzgerald has hit out at a perceived “witch-hunt” that is brewing within the Association.
Only A Pound has third career success for Shannon’s McLoughlin
A third career success was recorded by Only A Pound owned by Shannon’s James McLoughlin in Galway on Saturday.