The Clare Champion

02/10/2025

All-Ireland winner Ryan Taylor is no stranger to the big days but is relishing the opportunity to win an adult championship with his beloved Clooney-Quin. “Back in 2017 in our only other County Final appearance, I was the one that looked up to the older guys on the team, and now it's a role reversal, as I'm the older guy. It was eight years ago, which is a long time for our club, and obviously we're absolutely delighted to be back in a final....

All-Ireland winner Ryan Taylor is no stranger to the big days but is relishing the opportunity to win an adult championship with his beloved Clooney-Quin. “Back in 2017 in our only other County Final appearance, I was the one that looked up to the older guys on the team, and now it’s a role reve...

02/10/2025

NFL star Jason Kelce may be one of the biggest names in American sport, but when he arrived in Crusheen to meet with our very own legend, Eddie Lenihan, the acclaimed storyteller took it all in his stride, recalling to us that, “I didn’t know who he was at all”. The former Philadelphia Eagles player, podcaster and soon to be the brother-in-law of Taylor Swift, caused quite a stir when he arrived at Fogarty’s Pub in Crusheen last Friday....

NFL star Jason Kelce may be one of the biggest names in American sport, but when he arrived in Crusheen to meet with our very own legend, Eddie Lenihan, the acclaimed storyteller took it all in his stride, recalling to us that, “I didn’t know who he was at all”. The former Philadelphia Eagles ...

02/10/2025

Éire Óg will be hoping to bridge a 35-year gap on Sunday when they go for county senior title glory – their last success came on this corresponding weekend in 1990 recalls Joe Ó Muircheartaigh. Press declared that “Éire Óg’s long wait is over”. It was 35 years ago this very week, and this very Sunday, and the Townies had just won the county senior hurling final in Cusack Park....

Éire Óg will be hoping to bridge a 35-year gap on Sunday when they go for county senior title glory – their last success came on this corresponding weekend in 1990 recalls Joe Ó Muircheartaigh. Press declared that “Éire Óg’s long wait is over”. It was 35 years ago this very week, and th...

02/10/2025

Oireachtas members and first citizens in the Mid-West have been invited to a meeting to establish a common consensus to lobby Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill for a new acute hospital to improve patient safety. The need for urgent action was illustrated again earlier this week when 147 patients were recorded on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick on Monday by the INMO, which was very close to a previous record high of 150 in February 2024....

    Oireachtas members and first citizens in the Mid-West have been invited to a meeting to establish a common consensus to lobby Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill for a new acute hospital to improve patient safety. The need for urgent action was illustrated again earlier this week when 147...

02/10/2025

Life in Ireland has changed a lot in recent years. Costs are higher, families are juggling busy schedules, and many households are carrying mortgages or other financial commitments. Against this backdrop, life insurance might not sound like the most exciting topic — but it’s one of the smartest financial tools you can put in place. In simple terms, life insurance is about peace of mind....

Life in Ireland has changed a lot in recent years. Costs are higher, families are juggling busy schedules, and many households are carrying mortgages or other financial commitments. Against this backdrop, life insurance might not sound like the most exciting topic — but it’s one of the smartest ...

02/10/2025

It appears that both Clare members of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been intercepted off the coast of Palestine and are likely in the custody of the Israeli defence forces. Head of the Clare Public Participation Network, Sarah Clancy was one of the first confirmed flotilla members taken into custody by Israeli in international waters yesterday evening. While a number of flotilla boats are still progressing towards Palestine, the boat containing Fanore's Maureen Almai is currently unaccounted for and has been listed as 'presumed intercepted'....

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02/10/2025

A political battle has commenced to try and convince Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill (FG) of the necessity to deliver a new model 3 hospital for Clare, amid growing concerns that it is the least preferred option from the three recommended in a new HIQA review published this week. A new review of hospital care in the Mid-West has found that the lack of adequate inpatient bed capacity is presenting a safety risk for patients....

A political battle has commenced to try and convince Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill (FG) of the necessity to deliver a new model 3 hospital for Clare, amid growing concerns that it is the least preferred option from the three recommended in a new HIQA review published this week. A new revi...

02/10/2025

Inside this week’s Clare Champion, which is in shops now...

- New battle to secure ED services for Banner county;
- A second model 4 hospital not on the table after HIQA report;
- New beds to come online in UHL in coming weeks;
- Eddie Lenihan unfazed by visit of NFL royalty;
- D-Day as Clare activists face off against Israeli military;
- Furglan National School lives to fight another day;
- Deirdre Murphy to step away from her role as COO of Clare GAA;
- Go ahead for Shannon Shamrock plans despite objections;
- Students flock to Wolfe Tones’ homework club;
- Querrin defibrillator moved outside scope of building works;
- New seed saver takes root in Scariff;
- Big Pink Breakfast is Ennis bound to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society;
- Ennis hotelier warns of ‘raft of closures’ if Budget doesn’t address issues;
- The testament of God Knows – Shannon artist ready to take on the world;
- Opinion: ‘Democracy under threat after presidential closed shop’ - Punch;
- In Focus: The Estuary Cafe in Ballynacally celebrates its first birthday;
- Soccer: Kelly’s injury-time strike denies Dons victory over Newmarket Celtic;
- Rugby: Parish secure senior status by the minimum;
- Football: Townies and St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield book final spots following dramatic semi-finals;
- Rugby: Ennis RFC get AIL campaign off to a winning start in Carlow;
- Ladies’ Football: Seventh heaven awaits for latest clash of Banner and Kilmihil;
- Hurling: All roads lead to Cusack Park on Sunday. See our special senior championship final preview where we speak with Fergal Lynch, Gerry O’Connor, Shane O’Donnell, Ryan Taylor and many more, we also look back at both sides’ previous appearances on final day.

01/10/2025

Update at 23:35 GMT: Sarah Clancy confirmed as detained In the last few moments the Irish media contact for the Global Sumud Flotilla has confirmed that Sarah Clancy as well as Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrew, Louise Heaney and Tadhg Hickey have all be confirmed as detailed. Sarah Clancy and Senator Andrew were both aboard The Spectre, and both gave interviews to The Clare Champion from the deck of that vessel a few hours ago....

Update at 23:35 GMT: Sarah Clancy confirmed as detained In the last few moments the Irish media contact for the Global Sumud Flotilla has confirmed that Sarah Clancy as well as Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrew, Louise Heaney and Tadhg Hickey have all be confirmed as detailed. Sarah Clancy and Senator...

01/10/2025

Clare Champion columnist and head of the Clare Public Participation Network, Sarah Clancy, believes that a flotilla which is currently on its way to Gaza is set to be intercepted in the coming minutes. Ms Clancy, who is one of two Clare members of the flotilla, alongside Fanore resident Maureen Almai, is currently approximately 40 nautical miles of the coast of Gaza....

Clare Champion columnist and head of the Clare Public Participation Network, Sarah Clancy, believes that a flotilla which is currently on its way to Gaza is set to be intercepted in the coming minutes. Ms Clancy, who is one of two Clare members of the flotilla, alongside Fanore resident Maureen Alma...

01/10/2025

In a statement this morning Clare GAA said that Deirdre Murphy will leave her position as head of operations with Clare GAA for a role in the private sector. She will stay in place until the County Board convention on December 16. "I have had three wonderful years with Clare GAA and worked with fantastic colleagues, club and county volunteers, managers, backroom team members, players and supporters....

In a statement this morning Clare GAA said that Deirdre Murphy will leave her position as head of operations with Clare GAA for a role in the private sector. She will stay in place until the County Board convention on December 16. “I have had three wonderful years with Clare GAA and worked with fa...

30/09/2025

Furglan National School will live to fight another day, despite not reaching the required number of students to remain open by its end of September deadline. The Department of Education have reached out to the North Clare school, and urged it to submit a Small School Appeal to the Primary Staffing Appeals Board next year. This appeal, if successful, will allow the school to remain open provided it can obtain the required amount of students, which currently stands at 11, before the next school year begins in September....

Furglan National School will live to fight another day, despite not reaching the required number of students to remain open by its end of September deadline. The Department of Education have reached out to the North Clare school, and urged it to submit a Small School Appeal to the Primary Staffing A...