Tony O'Brien Archives - Page 14 of 25

Over 25,000 spectators to attend KMPG Irish Women’s Open

Photograph: Brian Morrison More than 25,000 spectators are expected to attend next week’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle’s 18-hole Championship Course.

Warm welcome home for Michael Blake & Aga Khan trophy in Tuamgraney

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Ruth Griffin MICHAEL BLAKE enjoyed a hero’s welcome when he returned to Tuamgraney on Wednesday evening with the Aga Khan trophy, the most famous piece of silverware in showjumping.

Nestor made his Mark in local politics – councillors predict Cloughleigh man will become an Archbishop

By Páraic McMahon

*Mark Nestor celebrating his election to Clare County Council in 2019. Photograph: Martin Connolly A STANDING OVATION was extended to Cllr Mark Nestor (FF) as he attended his final Council meeting on Monday with his colleagues predicting he will one day become an Archbishop.

Shannon Aviation Museum installs permanent exhibition to Irish Air Corps

By Páraic McMahon

Irish Air Corps General Officer Commanding and Director of Military Aviation, Brigadier General Rory O’Connor. Photograph: Joe Buckley A WING DEDICATED to the Irish Air Corps has been officially unveiled at the Shannon Aviation Museum.

Construction underway finally for Killaloe Bypass

By Páraic McMahon

CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited Killaloe Bypass has finally begun.

Mayor O’Brien gives Shannon Airport strong push during US TV debut

By Páraic McMahon

*Cllr Tony O’Brien speaking with Kim Murphy SHANNON AIRPORT received a big push when Clare’s first citizen made his debut appearance on US television.

€481k CLÁR boost for Clare communities

By Páraic McMahon

*The People’s Park in Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill €481,486 has been awarded to ten projects in the county under the latest round of allocations from the CLÁR programme to help develop local facilities and amenities in rural areas.