Staycation crowds a timely lift for Clare economy
*Wind surfers in Fanore. Clare’s attraction as one of the country’s leading staycation destinations is what the local economy needed, a county councillor has stressed.
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Lissycasey bounce back into contention with first ever Clare SFC win over Doonbeg
*Niall Kelly scored Lissycasey’s second goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Lissycasey went into this second round senior championship game at Kilmihil this Saturday afternoon needing a victory. They will be pleased with the outcome and particularly so because the result marked the club’s first ever senior championship victory over Doonbeg at senior level.
Three points to spare for Doonbeg over 13 man Clondegad
*Doonbeg’s senior football side. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Eighteen time Clare SFC champions Doonbeg got their 2021 campaign underway with a three point win at the hands of thirteen man Clondegad.
Tough group but Doonbeg not deterred in championship aspirations
*Ronan Good has lined out at full-back for Doonbeg during the recent Cusack Cup. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Eighteen time Clare SFC champions Doonbeg are keen to pick up an opening round this weekend to ease pressure in Group 3.
Civic reception suggested to honour David Tubridy’s contribution to Clare football
*David Tubridy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill West Clare councillors have expressed their desire to hold a civic reception in honour of Clare footballer, David Tubridy.
Indoor dining rules ‘a torment’ says Doonbeg restaurant owner
One Clare business has labelled the new indoor dining guidelines a “torment” and “contradiction” while stressing that it will not facilitate the changes until clearer guidelines are issued.
Dromoland President’s Prize for Stephen Bergin
President Con Woods’ prize was played for at Dromoland Castle golf club at the weekend when the winner was Stephen Bergin with 63 and he had two to spare over Nicki Duggan with Cian Connellan a further shot back in third spot.
Another Cusack Cup title for Miltown while Lissycasey collect Garry Cup
*Aidan McGuane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The winners of five of the seven adult football leagues were confirmed at the weekend with St Josephs Miltown (Cusack Cup), Lissycasey (Division 2, Garry Cup), Cratloe (division 3), Doonbeg (division 5) and Ennistymon (division 7) all capturing the spoils.
Tubridy awarded honorary lifetime membership of Doonbeg Golf Club
“An unexpected honour” is how Doonbeg and Clare footballer David Tubridy has described the decision of Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg to present him with honorary life membership.
Open Champion Shane Lowry visits Lahinch
*FILE PIC: Shane Lowry playing The Irish Open in Lahinch in 2019. Photograph: Brian Arthur Last week Lahinch welcomed the Open Champion, Offaly man Shane Lowry, to Lahinch where he got some links practice ahead of the defence of his title next week at Royal St. George’s. On behalf of the members, Captains Margaret Cooney …
