*David Kennedy struck for Sixmilebridge’s goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A professional opening display ensured that Sixmilebridge got their senior championship challenge off to an encouraging start in Clarecastle on Saturday afternoon.
*Ronan Monahan weaves through the Smith O’Briens defence of Evan Connolly, Cian Nolan and Mark Stritch. Photograph: Ruth Griffin TWO MORE teams will be relegated from the senior ranks this season so the opportunity to jump from the intermediate grade to the top tier is all the greater for the fifteen teams in action.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WITH FIVE senior titles in the last decade, Sixmilebridge are the only side to have achieved more success than the three in a row chasing Ballyea but down by the O’Garney River they are determined to obtain more silverware.
*Houses under construction in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley PROPERTY DEVELOPERS have less than a week to submit their expression of interest for the delivery of an affordable housing scheme in Shannon.
*Photograph: Joe Buckley EXPRESSIONS of interest have been sought by the HSE from third parties for the provision of a new primary care healthcare centre in Sixmilebridge.
*Photograph: Joe Buckley SPEED RESTRICTIONS which had been in place at Sixmilebridge train station are expected to be lifted this week.
*Photograph: Joe Buckley AN ILLEGAL ENCAMPMENT has been removed from Sixmilebridge Train Station after two years and five months.
*Brendan O’Regan’s youngest Great Grandchild Theodore O’Regan and his Mother Aoibhinn O’Regan with family members at the unveiling of the Bronze Sculpture of Dr Brendan O’Regan by Shannon Chamber of Commerce President Eoin Gavin at Sixmilebridge Town Square on Monday afternoon. Photograph by Eamon Ward. BRENDAN O’REGAN’s legacy will never die with a life-size statue …
A Conor Gleeson goal at the death finally brushed off the obstinate challenge of Ballyea as Sixmilebridge cemented a second Under 15A crown in three years in Cusack Park.
*Freedom Reader with owners Tommy Hegarty (left), Seanie McMahon (right) and trainer Paraic Campion (centre). CLARE OWNERS had a successful stint at Limerick Greyhound Stadium over the past week with five victories bringing smiles back to the Banner County.
