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Upsets & opening round statements delivered in Clare intermediate football championship

*Darragh Bohannon and David Lernihan battle for the ball in the air. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The intermediate football championship race has proven to be one of the most exciting competitions in Clare GAA over the years and the 2023 contest for the Talty Stores cup looks set to continue that trend if round one is …

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No-insurance case against e-scooter owner dismissed

By Gordon Deegan

*The owner was stopped by Gardaí last July. A JUDGE has dismissed a no-insurance prosecution against an e-scooter owner after being told it is impossible for the third level student to get insurance for his e-scooter.

Wettest July in Clare for 77 years

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Eamon Ward SHANNON recorded its wettest July in 77 years and unfortunately the unsettled weather is expected to continue into the first half of this month.

Twelve teams vying for glory in Clare IFC profiled as race for success begins

By Páraic McMahon

*Clare goalkeeper Stephen Ryan will be lining out for Kilrush Shamrocks. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography SUCH is the competitive nature of the Clare intermediate football championship that all clubs that have made the jump up in recent seasons have held their own in the top tier.

Griffin & Hartigan the young guns seeking Fianna Fáil backing in Shannon MD

By Páraic McMahon

*David Griffin. Photograph: Joe Buckley FIANNA FÁIL have been unable to secure a candidate in Shannon Town for the fourth local election in a row but they have been boosted by the nomination of two young candidates within the Shannon Municipal District.

Shannon unit won’t come into use until 2024 for asylum seekers

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Joe Buckley A UNIT in the Shannon Free Zone will not come into use for housing international protection applicants until 2024 if the building is still used, a Department spokesperson has told The Clare Echo.

Clooney/Quin justify optimism with decisive opening victory

By Eoin Brennan

*Shane Harrison gets away from Sam Meaney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cusack Park once more proved a crucial separator as an electric Clooney/Quin had far too much firepower for an underwhelming Wolfe Tones on Saturday evening.

Clock ticking for property developers to express interest in affordable housing scheme in Shannon & Ennis

By Páraic McMahon

*Houses under construction in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley PROPERTY DEVELOPERS have less than a week to submit their expression of interest for the delivery of an affordable housing scheme in Shannon.

Championship brings out the best Tones

By Eoin Brennan

*Aaron Cunningham will lead the attack for Wolfe Tones. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill If anyone can epitomise the contrasting distinction between Clare Cup and Championship it’s Wolfe Tones who have struggled in the league but prospered when it came to the Canon Hamilton race.

Question marks still remain over future use Shannon Industrial Estate unit for asylum seekers

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Joe Buckley A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP of Shannon Residents have circulated plans that a vacant unit in the Shannon Industrial Estate is set to house up to 600 International Protection Applicants.

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