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Jobs placement appeal for U-21 hurlers

  WITH Clare hurling enjoying unprecedented success with a second All-Ireland U-21 title in four years, County GAA Board chairman, Michael O’Neill, has appealed to the business community to help prevent a player drain. He was speaking at the civic welcome by Clare County Council and Ennis Town Council, attended by several thousand supporters in Ennis on Sunday evening. Each player received a rousing cheer when introduced. A special cheer was reserved for team captain Conor McGrath when he hoisted the Cross of Cashel Cup at the reception. Michael O’Neill said, “It’s important for us that these players continue to be available to Clare teams.” He urged local employers to keep them in mind for any job vacancies. Joint team manager Gerry O’Connor supported the chairman’s appeal, as he paid tribute to the players for their efforts during the year. Donal Moloney, joint manager, spoke of the courage the players showed at half-time to respond to the position they were …

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Clare farmers sweat on €48m CAP income

WHAT Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos has to say during his visit to Ireland on Friday regarding the future of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) could have repercussions in Clare given that more than €48 million comes into the county in direct payments to farmers every year.

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Set-up of Shannon Airport Management Authority unlikely before next year

The setting up of the new Shannon Airport Management Authority is unlikely to take place before next year. Following a query from Clare County Council, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, said the steering group will submit its recommendations to him and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton “before the end of the year”. The ministers will then “bring forward detailed proposals to Government”.

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