FOR the second year in succession, senior football champions Kilmurry-Ibrickane will begin the defence of their title by facing Cratloe.

TOMMY Tiernan will be joined by author and Irish Times columnist Michael Harding on the Lime Tree Theatre stage for a conversation event focusing on Michael’s recently released memoir and his experience with depression.

Two photography exhibitions continue at the Court House Gallery, Ennistymon, this month, following their launch last weekend.

CLARE’S drama fans have a chance to enjoy two of Tom Murphy’s plays later this month.

PLANS for the future development of Éire Óg GAA Club are looking bright, with An Bord Pleanála upholding a decision to grant planning permission for the erection of floodlights on the club’s all-weather pitch.The Clonroadmore-based club has been given approval for the installation of four 1,000 watt flat glass floodlights to light the pitch, with one floodlight to be erected on each of four existing 12m-high steel columns. Permission had been granted for the development by Ennis Town Council, subject to three conditions. However, a third party appeal was lodged with An Bord Pleanála by Enzo and Nuala D’Auria of Clonroadmore against the decision of the local authority.Among the grounds for appeal, the couple insisted the development would lead to a greater intensification of use. They argued there would be traffic safety implications, noise, nuisance and their property would experience light spillage.Responding to the appeal, the club stated the floodlights are to facilitate winter training and games. It was accepted …

The Cork International Choral Festival, which ran from the April 20 to 30, opened with a concert entitled Is Mairg an Té gan Ceol in St Anne’s Church of Ireland in Shandon, performed by the Cork Chamber Choir.