Golf tourism ‘putt-ing’ up passenger numbers at Shannon Airport
AN INCREASE in golf tourism has boosted passenger numbers at Shannon Airport.
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Doonbeg Shea-d an inch-tight derby with Kilmihil to remain in championship
*Tadhg Lillis and Kevin Pender swarm Kilmihil’s Mikey Keating. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A quintessential derby showdown complete with an exceedingly anxious crescendo that saw Doonbeg just shade the spoils to progress to the last nine of the Clare SFC and send Kilmihil back to the relegation play-offs.
Group 2 of Clare SFC ‘wide open’ with Lissycasey, Ennistymon, Kilmihil & Doonbeg in contention for quarter-finals
*Doonbeg’s Darragh Burns gets away from Conor Finucane of Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. GOING INTO the final round of games in Group 2 of the TUS Clare SFC, Lissycasey, Ennistymon, Kilmihil and Doonbeg can all qualify for the knockout stages.
Public reminded not to swim in Doughmore
WEST AND NORTH Clare has recorded an increase in visitors with the fine weather over recent days with the public reminded to stay safe when enjoying the county’s coastline and waterways.
Fairway to Heaven – Trump Doonbeg leading contender to host Irish Open
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis. CO CLARE is on course to host The Irish Open for the second time in less than a decade with a deal close to getting over the line for Trump Doonbeg to be the official venue.
The Water Break: Festival of Fun springs the Clare SFC to life
*Mikey Keating clings onto possession under pressure for Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MAJOR shocks have brought the TUS Clare SFC to life following the second round of games held over the weekend.
‘Nobody gave us a chance but we were always confident’ – Kilmihil blow Clare SFC wide open
*Martin O’Leary kicks under pressure from Ennistymon defender Ciaran McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL knew by dominating primary possession they were strong enough to cause an upset and defeat Ennistymon in what was their first senior championship win since 2021.
Lillis’ last-minute goal rescues a draw for Doonbeg vs Lissycasey
*Tadhg Lillis. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TADHG LILLIS’ goal in the third minute of additional time rescued a draw for Doonbeg against Lissycasey and means Group 2 of the TUS Clare SFC goes down to the wire.
The Water Break: No major tumbles as opening round of Clare SFC & IFC kicks off
*Padraig Kelly in action for St Breckans. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography STARTING guns have signalled in the race for the Jack Daly, there were no massive surprises among the early fallers and no fatal blows have been sustained following the first round of action.
Do not swim ban lifted in Lahinch & advisory removed from White Strand Miltown
LAHINCH’s bathing prohibition and the advisory notice not to swim at White Strand, Miltown Malbay have been lifted.