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Paywalled sport and unfair contracts are fuelling ‘dodgy boxes’, warns MEP

INDEPENDENT MEP Michael McNamara has warned that the paywalling of live sport, combined with opaque and unfair consumer practices by broadcasters, is actively fuelling digital piracy across Europe. Speaking in the European Parliament during a debate on piracy and sports broadcasting, McNamara said that while illegal streaming is a genuine problem, policymakers must confront the …

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Katie Taylor visits Shannon Airport

By Dearbhla Parry

*Duty Airport Manager Adrian Glynn from Shannon shakes hands with Katie Taylor. Photograph: Arthur Ellis EXCITING scenes took place over the weekend at Shannon Airport as they welcomed one of the country’s all-time greatest sporting legends, Katie Taylor. The Olympic medalist and world champion was greeted by the airport’s Duty Airport Manager, Airport Screening Unit …

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Record entry at Ennis Club Championships

By The Clare Echo

Ennis Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club recently held its 2025 Tennis Club Championship. A huge entry of 153 participants entered the two week event which consisted of singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions. A number of historic perpetual cups were presented as the competition culminated on Saturday, including the Men’s Singles trophy which Ciarán O’Brien …

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Clare hurlers suffer heavy defeat in league opener

By The Clare Echo

David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cork 2-30 Clare 2-21 Clare were unable to build on a promising opening as they fell to defeat to Cork in Saturday evening’s Allianz HL Division 1 Group A opener at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Strike Sports raising standard of youth skills

By Paraic McMahon

NEW research has revealed that some 50 per cent of children under 10 can’t kick a ball properly, 25 per cent can’t run properly and 75 per cent can’t throw a ball properly. A new Clare business named Strike Sports has been established in a bid to buck that trend, in the Banner County at …

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Stats make grim reading for Clare

By Paraic McMahon

Martin Daly GAA ANALYSIS DIVISION 2 footballers couldn’t be blamed for suffering whiplash – one minute they’re looking up the table hopefully and the next they’re looking over their shoulder in fear of the drop to Division 3. The fine margins between promotion hunters and relegation battlers became a bit clearer at the weekend and …

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Division 1 is realistic aim for Clare says Martin Daly

By Paraic McMahon

*Conall O hAinifein shrugs off the challenge of Cork’s full back Kevin Flahive. Photograph: Martin Connolly THE microscope rightly falls on Cork this week as pundits examine the Rebel footballers’ downfall after they were thumped at Cusack Park on Sunday. Cork’s collapse seems to be happening in slow motion, not unlike Clare’s rise …

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Clare hurlers thank fans for sharing 2018 journey

By Paraic McMahon

THE Clare senior hurlers have moved to sincerely thank their fans following their heartbreaking exit from this year’s All Ireland following a tense semi-final replay against Galway in Thurles. The Clare team’s reconnection with its fanbase was highly evident as the Banner faithful filled the terraces and stands on Sunday while Galway fans for the …

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Neylon: Clare hurlers put a smile on our faces

By Paraic McMahon

LEAVING Croke Park on Saturday it was a pleasure to meet so many fellow county men and women each with a broad smile on their face. You’d think from the demeanour of the people that we’d won the game. However, their smiles were not for the result, delighted as we all were by Jason McCarthy’s …

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Riverlodge unveils new private gym

By Paraic McMahon

With the addition of their private Fitness & Performance Academy, Riverlodge’s fitness team now offer a private setting for those looking to get in shape RIVERLODGE Health & Beauty has expanded its strength and conditioning facility by adding a private Fitness & Performance Academy which will cater for one on one sessions or small groups. …

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Paywalled sport and unfair contracts are fuelling ‘dodgy boxes’, warns MEP

Katie Taylor visits Shannon Airport

Record entry at Ennis Club Championships

Clare hurlers suffer heavy defeat in league opener

Strike Sports raising standard of youth skills

Stats make grim reading for Clare

Division 1 is realistic aim for Clare says Martin Daly

Clare hurlers thank fans for sharing 2018 journey

Neylon: Clare hurlers put a smile on our faces

Riverlodge unveils new private gym

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