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A KILLALOE group of musicians and songwriters are hoping to score a big hit with a new song celebrating the Clare hurlers’ bid for All-Ireland glory.

DEVELOPMENTS in the relationship between the Dublin and London governments over the past year “give a great cause for concern” the Opposition leader Michael Martin stated as he opened this year’s Merriman Summer School in Lisdoonvarna last week.Deputy Martin was addressing the theme, Are Ireland and Northern Ireland growing apart?

A NEW civic and arts centre for Shannon has been sought for years and it looks like it may be on the way.

Irish Seed Savers’ Association’s project manager has warned that the national charity will struggle to stay open if proposed cuts are made by the Department of Agriculture.

ENNIS will be the setting for a very special Gathering next month that will bring together people from all 58 parishes of the Diocese of Killaloe.

CHANGING the organ donation system in Ireland to an ‘opt-out’ scenario will “not improve donation levels”, according to the newly appointed honorary chairman of the Irish Kidney Association (IKA).

A YOUNG Ennis girl and her friends are planning to raise money to help those with cystic fibrosis in a real case of lemon-aid.

PEOPLE from across South Galway and Clare will be welcomed to Beagh later this month for a series of events aimed at raising funds for the community centre in parish.