Joanie Madden announced as recipient of National Heritage Fellowship
Joanie Madden has been named as a recipient of the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship.
ON THE FARM: Grass quality a trivial matter compared to diminished grass quantity
Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at my alma mater Clonmoney national school. I was there to speak about farming, the environment and biodiversity. I have spoken to schools in the past but there is a sentimental aspect to returning to your own school.
East Clare quartet combine as Maureen is honoured for changing course of history
*Maureen Sweeney with John J. Kelly. Photograph: Tom Reilly. Scariff’s Ruth O’Hagan penned and recited a poem entitled ‘The Girl Who Changed The World’ as part of a tribute to 98 year old Maureen Sweeney on Saturday.
Murphy & Kerry not looking past Clare
Kerry captain Paul Murphy is heeding the advice from an American crime drama when readying for the challenge of Clare this Saturday.
Bitcoin scammers pretending to be Gardaí with Shannon man targeted
Clare Gardaí have warned that numerous types of scams are on the rise within the county.
Mayo encounter a timely test for Kerry clash – Collins
*Sean Collins has filled the centre back berth for Clare this year. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill He was still a student at St Caimin’s Community School in Shannon when he joined the county senior football panel but the years have rolled on and now Sean Collins is regarded as one of the most experienced members of …
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‘Time to bring bulldozers to Blake’s Corner’ says Clare’s newly elected first citizen PJ Ryan
*Cllr PJ Ryan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare councillors have elected Cllr PJ Ryan (IND) as the county’s first citizen.
Millions of US viewers to get a taste of Clare this autumn
Filming took place across Co Clare this week for a production that is to air to millions of US TV viewers later this year.
Keane expecting big challenge from Clare
Clare’s fitness levels, scoring rate and mobility around the middle third have been pinpointed by Kerry manager Peter Keane as the key areas to tackle the Banner County in the quarter-final of the Munster SFC on Saturday.
No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
