St Flannan’s book Dean Ryan semi-final spot
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There was mixed luck for two Clare colleges in the Munster colleges junior A(under 16.5) hurling championship (Dean Ryan cup) this past week.
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Council express ‘serious concerns’ that €25m 100 bed care unit may impact future expansion of St Flannan’s College
*St Flannan’s College. CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL has expressed “serious concerns” that a HSE €25m plan for an elderly care unit on Church owned lands at St Flannan’s College in Ennis may prejudice the future expansion of the secondary school.
Objections to €25m Ennis elderly care unit flag concerns development goes against will of person who bequeathed lands
*An artwork design of the proposed health facility. An ex-principal of St Flannan’s College in Ennis has emerged as one of a number of objectors to new plans for a €25m elderly care unit on diocesan owned lands at the college.
Brisbane company owned by Clareman seeking to sponsor skilled Irish workers
AN IRISH-owned company based in Brisbane is looking to hire and sponsor people from Clare looking to develop their careers in Australia.
Harty Cup champions St Joseph’s Tulla learn opponents for title defence
*St Joseph’s Tulla celebrate winning the Dr Harty Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill REIGNING HARTY CUP champions, St Joseph’s Tulla have been paired against two Cork sides for when they begin the defence of their title.
‘We made progress but 2022 season was not a success’ – Tony Kelly
*Tony Kelly with his PwC GPA Player of the Month award for June. Photograph: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile CLARE’S SENIOR HURLING CAPTAIN, Tony Kelly has admitted he is at a loss to explain their exit from the All-Ireland SHC.
President Higgins’ visit will create memories to last a lifetime
*Photograph: John O’Neill ENNIS BASKED IN THE GLORIOUS SUNSHINE on Saturday as it welcomed President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina to town.
President Higgins to visit Ennis this weekend
*Photograph: Joe Buckley PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. HIGGINS is to visit Ennis this Saturday.
Country music award for Clodagh Lawlor
NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS singer, Clodagh Lawlor has had reason to celebrate after securing a national award and her own radio show.
Gold for St Flannan’s College in cross-country championships
*Photograph: Ramsey Cardy / Sportsfile ST FLANNAN’S COLLEGE took the team gold in the senior boy’s race at the Irish Life Health All Ireland Schools Championships.