‘No quick fix’ to health problems in the Mid-West – Dr Harty
There is no “quick fix” to the health crisis that is affecting thousands of families across the Mid-West, Clare TD Dr. Michael Harty has outlined.
Inagh
‘End of an era’ as Gilligan dons Bridge jersey for the last time
*Sixmilebridge’s Niall Gilligan. Photograph: Willie O’Reilly (Burren Eye Photography) Sixmilebridge’s Niall Gilligan has announced his retirement from hurling, bringing the curtain down on a glittering and memorable career.
“Make Clare water great again”
*Replacement works being carried out in Ennistymon this April. Photograph: Clare County Council Businesses in Clare are “losing money” due to “poor water quality”.
From giving birth to her second child to driving Scariff/Ogonnelloe to camogie glory – a busy 12 months for Marian Rodgers
Marian Rodgers gave birth to her second child in October 2018, twelve months on she was the goal-scorer for Scariff/Ogonnelloe as they claimed the McMahon Cup for the first time.
Scariff/Ogonnelloe are no overnight success story
*The Scariff/Ogonnelloe side that contested the 2016 Junior All-Ireland. Photograph: ©INPHO/Tommy Dickson Having been the most consistent senior camogie side in the county this year, Scariff/Ogonnelloe are on a mission to make their first championship final appearance a memorable one.
Battle-hardened Bridge claim final spot at Inamona’s expense
*Caimin Morey under pressure from Clarecastle’s Jonathan Clancy. Photograph: Chris Copley Sixmilebridge outscored Inagh/Kilnamona nine points to two in the final quarter to secure their place in the final of the Clare SHC.
Basketball on the rise in Clare & Sabhbh Edwards Murphy is its poster girl
*Sabhbh Edwards Murphy. Photo courtesy Limerick Lions Club / Aleksey Bodrov Basketball in Clare is on the rise according to followers of the sport and if that’s the case, Sabhbh Edwards Murphy is set to be the poster girl and inspiration for anyone taking up the sport.
Semi-finalists known for Clare SHC & IHC
*Sixmilebridge’s Jamie Shanahan watched by Conor Deasy. Photograph: Chris Copley Semi-final pairings have been announced for the Clare SHC and IHC.
Cratloe v Clonlara the marquee tie in Clare SHC last eight
*Mícheál O’Loughlin’s effort sails over the bar during Clonlara’s 2016 county semi-final win over Cratloe. Photograph: Martin Connolly Pairings are now known for the Clare SHC quarter-finals following Monday’s draw in Clareabbey.
Unmaintained hedges putting driver’s safety at risk
Motorists are ‘taking their lives into their hands’ by having to travel in the middle of certain roads due to unmaintained hedges in Co Clare.
