A day of firsts in Minor football finals
A historic hat-trick was created on Saturday as the Minor Football Championships concluded in dramatic fashion around the county.
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Killer at centre of political controversy escapes jail for drug dealing offence
*Photograph: John Mangan A convicted killer who was at the centre of a political controversy more than a decade ago has escaped jail for a drugs offence.
Éire Óg & Ennistymon advance to U21 semi-finals
*Philip Talty was captain of the Éire Óg side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINAL spots have been secured by Ennistymon and Éire Óg in the U21A football championship while all of the last four places are known in the B championship.
Developer behind Moneypoint offshore project leaves Irish market
Plans for a €2bn floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Moneypoint have been dealt a major setback with the developer of the project leaving the Irish market.
Moneypoint’s use unlikely to extend past 2025 despite fears of energy crisis
Moneypoint is to close as scheduled in 2025 despite warnings of a potential capacity shortfall in Ireland’s electricity grid over the coming five years.
Speed signs approved for two of Kilrush’s busier roads
*Cllr Ian Lynch. Photograph: Martin Connolly Interactive speed signs are to be installed on two well-traversed roads in Kilrush.
Lissycasey top the list amidst five Under 13 finals
*Lissycasey’s U13 footballer look on as Coiste na nÓg Peil Chairman, PJ McGuane prepares to hand over the cup. It had to take extra-time and a dramatic late winning goal to finally separate the sides as Lissycasey edged a thrilling Under 13 Division 1 Football Final derby over fellow parishioners Clondegad by 1-11 to 0-10 …
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157 cyclists pass finish line for Tour de Munster
The 21st annual Tour de Munster passed through County Clare on Friday, with 157 cyclists taking to the roads in support of Munster Down Syndrome Ireland branches.
‘We’re failing to back a winner’ – frustration with lack of work on Moneypoint trans-shipment port
Frustration has been expressed among West Clare councillors on the inability to progress a potential trans-shipment port at Moneypoint.
Difficult test facing Clare minor footballers
Clare face into this Friday’s Munster minor football championship semi-final against Limerick without two of the survivors from last year’s team.
