UNTIL she joined a meet and train group in Kilrush 22 years ago, Maura Falsey never envisaged taking up running as a pastime.
Read More »Kilrush convent class of 1974 to meet again
THIRTY-NINE years after sitting their Leaving Certificate at the Convent of Mercy in Kilrush, the class of 1974 will reunite on Saturday night in Tubridy’s, Doonbeg.
Read More »Homecoming for Killimer 49ers
THE Killimer 49ers are not members of an American football team, as the group’s name suggests. In fact, they are those who started attending Burrane, Killimer and Knockerra National Schools in 1949.
Read More »Minister endorses Scattery Island plans
MINISTER of State for Public Service Reform and the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes, visited Scattery Island last Friday.
Read More »Overseas element to Kilrush festival
ORGANISERS of the Kilrush Traditional Music Festival, which was held last weekend, say they were very happy with the attendance from competitors and the general public.
Read More »Ceremony to mark Salesians’ golden jubilee
AT the end of August, the contribution of the Salesian sisters to education in Kildysart and Clare will be marked in the Shannonside village.
Read More »A great adventure unfolds for Labasheeda
IT will be all fun and games in Labasheeda on Sunday at 1pm as the new adventure playground is officially opened.
Read More »Garry Cycle charities benefit from €174,000
NOW approaching its 10th year, the Michael Garry Memorial Cycle in Cooraclare has contributed a total of €174,000 to local charities. The 2012 event, held on September 15 last, realised €12,200, which included in excess of €1,100 garnered by the sale of a local calendar, A Day in the Life of Cooraclare.
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