Green Grant says politics & campaigning was ‘so mentally tough’
*Liam Grant (GP) far right. Photograph: Joe Buckley ALTHOUGH he was a sitting councillor, Liam Grant (GP) was contesting an election for the first time.
Doolin
Doolin FolkFest expected to generate €2m for local economy
AN ESTIMATED €2M has been forecast to be generated for the village of Doolin with the return of Doolin FolkFesk this weekend.
Miltown end Ennistymon’s unbeaten run to stay in Cusack Cup semi-final hunt alongside Lissycasey, Kilmurry Ibrickane & Doora/Barefield
*Gordon Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ST JOSEPH’S Miltown have become the first side to defeat Ennistymon this year, overcoming the previously unbeaten North Clare side on Monday evening.
16 beach operatives for North & West Clare this summer
*Photograph: John Mangan SIXTEEN beach operatives will be employed by Clare County Council in North and West Clare during the 2024 summer season.
‘We wouldn’t be here unless we believed we could beat Kerry’ – Sweeney savouring shot at Munster glory
*Alan Sweeney charges out of the Clare defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THERE remains a strong tinge of regret among Clare’s senior footballers that they didn’t do themselves justice in the 2023 Munster Final against Kerry, this weekend they have an opportunity to make amends.
Ennistymon & Corofin lead the way with unbeaten runs in Cusack & Garry Cups
*Ennistymon goalkeeper Noel Sexton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON remain unbeaten from four outings in the Cusack Cup while Corofin also have full points in the Garry Cup.
A Taste of Homestead Cottage’s Roasted rhubarb & custard tart
*Roasted rhubarb & custard tart. This is a real showstopper and a beautiful way to use fresh rhubarb that’s coming into season. You will need: For the pastry: 225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 3 tbsp icing sugar 140g unsalted butter, diced and chilled 1 medium egg yolk, plus 1 medium egg yolk beaten, …
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The Electoral Chair: A sitting councillor may fall in North Clare & Fine Gael factions
*Gerry Reidy, Páraic McMahon, Ger Kennedy and Marie McMahon. NORTH CLARE is forecast to see a sitting councillor lose their seat for the second election in a row.
Ennistymon & St Joseph’s Miltown stay unbeaten in Cusack Cup
*Joey Rouine charges out of defence for Ennistymon. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography AFTER three rounds in the FutureTicketing Cusack Cup, Ennistymon and St Joseph’s Miltown remain unbeaten.
Delays on development of Doolin Pier visitor centre causing frustration
*Doolin Pier. DELIVERY of the Doolin Pier visitor building “has gone on too long,” frustrated representatives in North Clare have said of the ongoing delays.
