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Owen Ryan

Owen Ryan has been a journalist with the Clare Champion since 2007, having previously worked with a number of other publications in Limerick, Cork and Galway. His first book will be published in December 2024.

Call for limits on election posters following multiple breaches

EVEN before the general election had been called, posters were appearing around the Banner, in contravention to legislation. Candidates and parties are only allowed to erect posters after polling day has been fixed by ministerial order, but this was clearly...

Wolfe Tones fly the green flag for Clare in Croke Park

WOLFE Tones were honoured at a ceremony in Croke Park last Saturday, as one of 90 Green Clubs across the country that have taken sustainabilty actions for the club and community. GAA President Jarlath Burns, who presented the club with...

Mulcahy says Tidy Towns are backing Sinn Féin

ELECTION posters have been put up in various parts of Shannon over the last week, away from an area the local Tidy Towns group want candidates to confine them to. There is no legal impediment to people putting up...

Shannon club racing ahead

AFTER a new beginning earlier in 2024, Shannon Athletics Club now has over 200 members and its facilities have been improved, with further developments on the way. Club Chairperson Eamonn Cleary said it has been a great start for...

Stage set for Johnny Fean

ON November 16, the Johnny Fean stage will be revealed at the Shannon Springs Hotel, while there will be a special concert on the night. "We have all the memorabilia in place, the stage is kitted out. It has neon...

“We’ll make it as competitive as we possibly can”-Loughnane looking forward to Sunday

A NEAR perfect hurling year for Ger Loughnane was rounded off with Feakle's victory on Bank Holiday Monday. "It couldn't have been a better year because Clare won the All Ireland, Feakle won the senior championship after 36 years and...

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