Shannon Bridge Crossing & R494 upgrade on target for mid-2025 completion
*The new bridge between Killaloe and Ballina lit up for the first time. COMPLETION targets for one of the biggest infrastructural projects in East Clare are on track to be met.
Moher Celtic crowned champions in first season
*Photograph: Natasha Barton. MOHER CELTIC in their first season fielding a ladies team were crowned winners in the Clare Women’s Cup final.
Clare tourism operators come together to address sector challenges
*Photograph: Eamon Ward. CONTINUED collaboration and developing new initiatives committing to the local tourism industry were explored at a recent networking event.
Tulla claim semi-final spot while big rivals Avenue & Newmarket face off
*Tulla Utd’s Éanna Culloo. Photograph: Joe Buckley TULLA UTD have claimed the first of the semi-final places in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup while the remaining quarter-final ties are down for decision this Sunday.
Volunteers to assemble in Newmarket-on-Fergus for Daffodil Day
Back row: Patricia Nealon, Brigid Liddy, Mary Murray ICS Community Fundraising Officer Midwest, Mary Burke, Molly O’ Donnell, Mary Donnellan, Sheila McGrath. Front row: Mary Woods Organiser, Mary McMahon and Brigid Coughlan Previous Organisers. VOLUNTEERS in Newmarket-on-Fergus will be collecting funds for The Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day.
Brian Mc rising above for Clare in ‘more exciting’ role for midfielders
*Brian McNamara. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. NEW RULES and a stronger emphasis on fielding has made gaelic football “more exciting”, Clare midfielder Brian McNamara has said.
€320k funding for 267 local community groups & events in Galway
*Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway. Photo Galway County Council IN A significant boost to the economic, community and cultural development of County Galway, 267 local community groups and events are set to receive combined grant funding of €321,750.
Clare U20s side named for championship opener against Cork
*Jack O’Neill. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TERENCE FAHY has named his starting team as the Clare U20 hurlers get set to make their bow in the Munster championship.
Tuamgraney’s Daly to be next Chief Executive of Clare County Council
*Gordon Daly. Photograph: Alan Place TUAMGRANEY native Gordon Daly is to be the new Chief Executive of Clare County Council.
GALLERY: ‘Amazing sense of community’ at St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon
*Millie, Leyla and Rachel Sherlock at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley SHANNON’s first TD, Donna McGettigan TD (SF) was the grand marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in the Airport town.
