Leona happy to be the fighting pride of Shannon
Finding an outlet for fitness through kickboxing has allowed Leona O’Shea stay on top of her anxiety while also becoming one of the county’s greatest exports in the sport.
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World title for Shannon’s Liam Alford
Shannon’s Liam Alford was crowned a world kickboxing champion on Saturday. In a 12 round fight with reigning champion Dylan Cheema, Liam won by a split decision to collect the WKA 64kg world professional title. Cheema was unbeaten in 11 fights prior to coming up against the Clare kickboxer. From Dun na Rí in Shannon, …
30% increase in Shannon’s population expected by 2040
Shannon has “significant opportunity” to “expand globally as a recognised centre of excellence for current and future software engineering/aviation/logistics talent,” according to a new strategy for the south of Ireland.
Shannon students told to ignore gender stereotypes on International Women’s Day
*St Caimin’s Community School TY students Rebecca Grady, Sixmilebridge, Eoin Cadogan, Sixmilebridge and Ella Hasty, Shannon with Sergeant Marie Crowley, Niamh Shaw Irish Engineer, Scientist and Performer and Loyola O’Brien Airport Police Sergeant / Chief Fire Officer, Shannon Airport. Pic Arthur Ellis. Transition year students from St Caimin’s Community School and St Patrick’s Comprehensive in …
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‘Library evolution in Clare has surpassed everything’
Close to 20,000 people are members of libraries in Clare.
No formal approach from Council on The Venue since public meeting
*Kevin Thompstone. Photograph: Joe Buckley One week on from a highly charged public meeting surrounding the future of The Venue in Shannon, no formal approach has been made by Clare County Council regarding the project.
Shannon needs a focal point – Rachael English
*Cllr Gerry Flynn is questioned by Rachael English. Photograph: Joe Buckley Shannon is in need of a focal point according to RTÉ broadcaster, Rachael English.
Shannon adds second weekly service to Frankfurt
*Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development, Shannon Airport takes a picture of Liesellette Schmidt, Captain Torsten Adams, Tanja Bartl, Sahar Roos, Shannon Group Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Murphy and Isabel Harrison for the inaugural Shannon Frankfurt service by Lufthansa on Saturday 29th April 2017. Picture Sean Curtin True Media. A second weekly service from Shannon …
‘Pioneering spirit’ on show at meeting for future of Shannon Venue
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Organisers of the proposed Venue facility have insisted they will walk away from the project if Clare County Council do not acquire the Shannon site while an elected representative has claimed the local authority will purchase the plot of land. Extra seats had to be added to the Bunratty Suite of Treacys …
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Ex Clare hurler wants to bring passion for Shannon to Council
Described by Fine Gael insiders as “the new kid on the block”, Garret McPhillips has revealed it took him a matter of minutes to decide he would run for May’s local elections. A former minor and intermediate hurler for Clare, Garret was the county’s top scorer in the 1999 minor championship, the same year saw …
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