North Clare’s branch of the Labour Party have urged newly elected leader, Alan Kelly to guarantee they do not enter into Government as a junior coalition partner alongside Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Political columnist with The Clare Echo, Eoin Neylon examines this week’s landmark developments between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
*Aidan Kennedy was the star man for Connolly Celtic. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick Connolly Celtic staged a dramatic comeback to send last year’s beaten Clare Cup finalists Newmarket Celtic B out of the competition.
*Kieran Mahony keeps the ball at his feet watched by Brian O’Connor & Gary O’Connell. Photograph: Joe Buckley Newmarket Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division with Alan Kelly’s second half goal the difference in a tame Sunday morning affair.
“Significant change is needed” in the Labour Party according to the only candidate they ran in Clare for the local elections.
*David Reidy under pressure from Paudie Hayes & Kieran Eyres. Photograph: Mark Hayes Newmarket Celtic A won a historic eight Clare Cup title in a row overcoming their friends, neighbours and clubmates Newmarket Celtic B on Friday evening.
