The Clare Herald

Famous People With Ancestral Links To County Clare

2012-03-21T14:46:00.003Z

Andrew Joseph Thynne, a prominent Australian politician - Born in Clare Arthur Lindsay Hassett, Australian Cricket Captain - Father from Clare Baron O'Neillan, Major-General in the Austrian army – From Dysert Benjamin Kidd, sociologist – From Clare Biddy Early, The Magical Lady of Clare – From Faha near Killanena Brian Boru, High King of Ireland – His headquarters were located at Kincora near

County Clare Funeral Notices - 21 March 2012

2012-03-21T14:33:00.000Z

The death has occurred of Stephen HICKEY of Cloverhill, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare. Reposing at McMahon's Funeral Home, Sixmilebridge this evening, Wednesday, from 6.30pm until removal at 8pm to The Wells Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 11am, followed by burial in Drumline Cemetery.

Man Seriously Injured In Kilkee Accident

2012-03-21T14:29:00.000Z

A man is being treated in hospital after he was ejected from his car after it struck a telegraph pole and rolled over several times, writes Pat Flynn. The single-vehicle accident happened at around 2.30pm on Sunday on a narrow country road at Ballyonan, about 2 kilometres from the West Clare resort town of Kilkee. The 35-year-old man was driving his BMW car towards Kilkee when he apparently

Ennis Councillor Fundraises For Lifesaving Defibrillator

2012-03-21T14:24:00.001Z

A councillor in Clare has started a fundraising campaign to purchase a lifesaving defibrillator for Ennis town centre, writes Pat Flynn. Ennis Town Council Labour member Paul O'Shea, proposed that the authority install a cardiac defibrillator in the town centre, for public use, in the event it is required. Taking into the consideration the security risks which might be involved, Cllr O'Shea

Public Meeting On Limerick Northern Distributor Road

2012-03-21T13:38:00.001Z

Clare County Council has announced it will host an additional public information meeting in relation to the Limerick Northern Distributor Road on Tuesday, 27th March 2012 from 3 pm. until 8 p.m. in the Raddison Hotel, Ennis Road. The meeting follows on from the decision to extend the closing date for submissions by a period of 2 months until 11th May 2012. Once completed, the Northern

Four Questioned Over Holy Family School Incident

2012-03-21T13:23:00.002Z

Gardaí were last night questioning 4 people, including a teenage boy, following an alleged incident yesterday (Tuesday) during which a man was chased through a primary school classroom by at least one other man wielding a weapon, writes Pat Flynn. The violent incident began shortly before 1.45pm outside the Holy Family Junior School on Station Road in Ennis just yards from the town's main

Missing Limerick Woman Found Safe And Well In Doolin

2012-03-21T13:02:00.003Z

A woman reported missing in Co Clare on Monday afternoon was found safe and well in a local pub unaware of the massive search for her, writes Pat Flynn. The alarm was raised at around 5.30pm when the woman, known to be from Limerick City, was reported missing by friends. She was last seen in the area around Doolin Pier and it had been feared she had fallen into the sea. Conditions in the area

German City Officials Visit Ennis

2012-03-21T12:47:00.000Z

Five Local Government officials from the German industrial town of Langenfeld visited Ennis over the Bank Holiday Weekend to further strengthen business, tourism and cultural ties between the two towns. Ennis Town Council hosted the delegation’s three-day visit during which discussions were held on the potential to package Ennis and Clare for the tourism market in Germany. It was the second

Doolin To Host Weekly Craft And Food Fair

2012-03-21T12:36:00.000Z

The north Clare village of Doolin will host a weekly fair from May to September featuring unique and authentic hand-crafted items and fresh, locally produced foods. Run by a group of five volunteers, the Doolin Craft and Food Fair at Hotel Doolin will feature Irish craft products as well as a range of home-made breads, cakes, jams and more. The fair launches on Sunday 8th April with live

10,000 Turn Out For Ennis St Patrick’s Day Parade

2012-03-21T12:21:00.000Z

More than 10,000 people lined the streets of the County Capital for this year’s Ennis Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade was so successful, according to Ennis Town Council, that preparations for next year’s event are already underway. The Council confirmed that the theme of the 2013 parade will be “Ennis – A Musical Town”. Saturday’s parade featured more than 1,000 participants from 53

Court Appearances Over Ennis School Incident

2012-03-21T10:22:00.001Z

One man and two women in their 20s are due to appear at Ennis District Court this morning, charged in relation to an incident at a school in the town yesterday. Shortly after 1:45PM, at least two attackers damaged a card and its occupant was threatened outside the Holy Family Junior School on Station Road. The windows of his vehicle were smashed in during the incident by attackers brandishing

Munster Resume PRO12 Campaign

2012-03-20T21:27:00.000Z

The resumption of the RaboDirect PRO12 marks the start of the run-in to the end of the season with Munster, Leinster and Ulster battling for honours on two fronts. And it commences for Tony McGahan's squad in the Sportsground in Galway on Saturday with a game that kicks off at 7.45pm. Munster will of course be without their internationals who have this week off, all expected back to prepare

€5.3 Million For Clare's Social Housing Stock

2012-03-20T21:19:00.000Z

Minister for Housing & Planning, Jan O'Sullivan T.D., today announced details of housing capital allocations to Clare Local Authorities worth some €5.3 million for 2012. The allocations will support investment under the national regeneration programme, works to improve the standard and energy efficiency of the County’s social housing stock, as well as meeting commitments under existing

Clare Junior Soccer Fixtures 23-27 March

2012-03-20T21:07:00.001Z

Next week sees the return of midweek fixtures in the West County Hotel District Soccer League. The Clare Herald, in association with claresoccer.net, brings you the coming week's fixtures. Saturday 24/03/12 Husquarna Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division League Lees Road: Avenue United A V Shannon Olympic A J.Stanford 4.00 Lets Bet Sports Bookmakers First Division

Gardai Investigate Ennis School Incident

2012-03-20T17:30:00.000Z

Gardai in Ennis are appealing for witnesses to an incident at the Holy Family Junior School this afternoon. A car was damaged and its occupant was threatened by at two attackers at approximately 1:45PM. The man, who managed to escape through the school grounds, had been sitting in the car outside the Station Road school when the altercation occurred. The windows of his vehicle were smashed in

Olympic Tourism Spin-Off For Clare

2012-03-20T14:18:00.003Z

The decision by the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to accept the Olympic accreditation document issued by the London Organising Committee (LOCOG) to competitors, coaches, officials and media representatives in lieu of an Irish Visa will provide an Olympic Tourism Spin-off for Clare. That's according to Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade & Clare T.D. Pat Breen

GALLERY Kilkee St Patrick's Day Parade 2012

2012-03-20T13:04:00.001Z

Michael O'Connell captured this selection of images from the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Kilkee.

Clare Participates In New York St Patrick’s Day Parade

2012-03-20T12:27:00.001Z

Mayor of Clare Councillor Pat Hayes led the 150-strong Clare contingent in this year’s New York St Patrick’s Day Parade. More than two million people lined the streets for the City’s 251st parade. U.S. Broadcaster, NBC beamed live images across the United States of the Clare contingent as it made its way down New York’s Fifth Avenue. Commentators spoke of Clare’s tourist attractions, including

Unique Kids Health Programme Launched At UL

2012-03-20T11:35:00.000Z

Gerard Burke, a Limerick contestant from ITV’s ‘Biggest Loser UK 2012’, was on hand in the University of Limerick this week to help launch a new and innovative programme aimed at helping overweight and underactive children develop a healthy approach to weight management. The ‘Way to Go Kids!’ programme, which is already established across the United States, is the first of its kind to be

County Clare Funeral Notices - 20 March 2012

2012-03-20T11:14:00.002Z

The death has occurred of William (Willie) MacNAMARA of Inagh, Ennis. Reposing at his residence in Inagh this Tuesday evening from 5pm with removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh, at 8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) CULLIGAN of Lissycasey. Formerly of Ballycorane,

County Clare Funeral Notices - 19 March 2012

2012-03-19T09:04:00.000Z

The death has occurred of Mary MARKHAM, (née Whelan) of Kilmurry McMahon. Suddenly, in her 90th year. Funeral mass today, Monday, at 12 noon in St. Benedict's Church, Coolmeen, followed by burial in Kilmurry McMahon Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Clarecare. The death has occurred of Tom Hickey of O'Connell Street, Kilkee. The death has occurred peacefully at

McGrath Goal Gives Clare Victory Over Leitrim

2012-03-18T20:16:00.000Z

It was a good day all round for the Clare senior footballers today as they defeated Leitrim in Cusack Park and saw their two rivals for promotion lose. Clare defeated Leitrim by 1-12 to 0-9 in round 5 of the Allianz Football League Division 4 to make it 8 points from a possible 10 for Michael McDermott’s men. Clare, aided by a stiff breeze, led at half time with the game’s only goal coming

Clare Hurlers Defeat Laois

2012-03-18T19:57:00.002Z

RESULT: Clare 2-22 Laois 2-13. Goals from Sean Collins and John Conlon helped ease Clare past Laois in today’s National League Division 1B hurling clash at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise this afternoon. Davy Fitzgerald’s outfit were slow to start, however, as Laois raced into an early 3-point lead. Collins goal and an impressive first half display from corner forward Conlon gave the Banner a 1-

Clare Junior Soccer Results 17-18 March

2012-03-18T14:08:00.002Z

Saturday 17/03/12 Prego Menswear Clare Cup Third RoundSporting Ennistymon 2-4 Newmarket Celtic B Husquarna Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division LeagueHermitage A 0-1 Ennis Town Rock Avenue United A P-P Shannon Olympic A Lets Bet Sports Bookmakers First Division LeagueConnolly Celtic P-P Corofin Harps Avenue United B 3-2 Turnpike Rovers Suttons Lighting Third Division LeagueKilkishen

Two Pedestrians Injured In Ennis Road Accident

2012-03-18T14:00:00.000Z

Two people are recovering in hospital after they were struck by a car in Ennis yesterday (Saturday), writes Pat Flynn. The accident happened shortly before 1 o'clock on the Gort Road on the outskirts of Ennis. While Gardaí are investigating the cause of the accident, it is understood that the pair had been crossing the road when they were hit by the Toyota people carrier. A man aged 46 was