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Madden Relishing Challenge On Return To Clare Soccer League Executive

The return of one of the longest serving members of the Clare Soccer League executive was confirmed last week with Jim Madden returned as PRO. The Tipperary native was an almost ever present in the league since the early 1990’s, and is back on the executive after losing his position in a vote at the 2018 AGM. As passionate about the game as ever, he readily accepts that the role of the Public Relations Officer has changed hugely since he first got involved, but is looking forward to taking on the challenge that lies ahead. “It is a game that has been really good to me and I have loved being involved for as long as I have. It has allowed me to meet so many people even outside of Clare through the Oscar Trayor team, and I love that social element that sport brings. The whole area of Public Relations has changed dramatically. The modern way now is all …

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Former Davy CEO Tony Garry Not Expected To Be Part Of Clare GAA Strategic Plan Committee

The March meeting of Clare GAA, which will be held on Monday evening next, is expected to see the ratification of a new committee to develop a five year strategic plan for the Association in the county. The committee, which were put together following consultation between Eire Óg and the county board executive, will be tasked with putting plans in place to create new structures around the governance, fundraising, marketing and facilities of Clare GAA. A seven person committee was initially proposed which included Clarecastle’s Mark O’Connell (CEO of Repucon Consulting), Parteen man Conor Gilligan (CEO of Roadbridge), Ogonnelloe’s Colin Kelly (CEO of Gyrogy), Eoin Conroy of Barefield (CEO of Titan Experience), Ennis man Eoin Doohan (Managing Director of DFP Group and Enda Connolly of Ennis (Managing Director of CMP Investment Partners). Ennis native Tony Garry, the former CEO of Davy Stockbrokers, was also part of the original group but it is understood that his name will now not be …

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Grainne Makes History As First Ever Female President Of Kilkee Golf Club

2021 will be a historic year in more ways than one for Kilkee Golf Club with the club celebrating its 125th anniversary over the coming 12 months. It will also be historic as the milestone is marked by the first appointment of a Lady President at the club, as former Ladies secretary and captain Grainne Mulryan was chosen for the role. A member at Kilkee Golf Club since 2008, the Limerick native is now resident in Kilkee and is looking forward to a positive year ahead. “It is a huge honour for me to be chosen and I think it is a real indication of the way we are progressing. It is encouraging to see a Lady President being appointed for the first time in 125 years, and I have to say I am really overwhelmed with the support I have got from the members and from the local community here in Kilkee” she said. That progression towards gender balance …

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“We Learned The Tough Way With Anthony That You Have To Make The Most Of Every Day”

Never assume that tomorrow is going to come, so do your best today. It is a mantra that was always present in the Foley household when Rosie, Anthony and Orla were growing up, but little did they know the meaning it would take on in later years. Life after Axel will never and could never be the same, but putting the focus on the fact that there is still a life to be lived has helped to put a semblance of shape back on a daily routine. For a family like the Foley’s, sport was always going to be the cornerstone of that life and from an early age, Rosie recalled that it was always something that was in the family DNA. “I don’t remember a time growing up when sport was not part and parcel of our every day lives. We regularly had games out on the back lawn when we lived in Murroe, and once we moved to …

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Strong Clare Contingent As Treaty United Count Down To Season Opener

There may not be any action for fans of Clare soccer to look forward to for some time yet on the local scene, but there is sure to be plenty Banner interest when this season’s Airtricity League action gets underway. March 26 will see Limerick based Treaty United begin their First Division campaign with a trip to Bray Wanderers, with five Clare players being part of the squad. Sixmilebridge resident and former Limerick FC manager Tommy Barrett takes charge of the side, with the club assembling their squad for the season ahead in a matter of just a few days following late notification of their acceptance into the league. Treaty United, which was only formed this year, will replace the Shamrock Rovers second string in the First Division. Barrett, who lined out for Bridge United in the Clare Premier Division in recent years, has used his knowledge of the Clare league scene to recruit some of the top players in …

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Ban squeezing point to point scene, says Clare horseman

ONE of the leading voices in the Irish Point to Point scene is Newmarket’s Ger Hannon, who is well known to all those who attend the grass roots events throughout the region. A regular commentator both on the track and on the airwaves, he is among the cohort who are looking forward to having regular race meetings back up and running once more. Following Government advice, point to point racing was halted on January 13 with hopes initially expressed that action could return on March 5. The most recent Government update on Level 5 restrictions put paid to that, with April 5 now being the date after which it is hoped that racing can resume once more between the flags. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is understood to be in talks with Horse Racing Ireland aimed at alleviating the backlog of young horses needing a run, and Hannon agrees that the knock-on effect from grass roots level will permeate throughout …

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Off Field Matters In Clare GAA Must Be Corrected If On Field Success Is To Return – COMMENT

There may not be any on field action to look forward to for some time yet, but if the pace at which off field matters in Clare GAA is hurtling along is matched once the first ball is thrown in, we will be in for an exceptional summer. Last week’s online gathering of delegates ended in a fairly amicable conclusion with the board opting to weigh in on the support for the Eire Óg motion to establish a committee which will carry out a review, which this time should include the ‘warts and all’ which was once promised but never materialised. It was also agreed that clubs would be contacted to ascertain if they had someone they wished to be nominated for consideration, with that communication coming this week from the county secretary. Just when it seemed that the furore had dissipated and all was beginning to heal, the national focus that came last weekend did little to replenish the …

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“If Skipping The Festival Is All We Are Asked To Do To Help The Fight Against Covid-19, It Is A Small Price To Pay”

The Cheltenham Festival in 2021 will mark the first time it has been run without the presence of Clare jockey Derek O’Connor since he first began race riding almost 20 years ago. Amateur riders will not be permitted at this year’s Festival as they are not considered “elite” under the Government’s coronavirus rules. The Festival contains three major amateur races, including the Foxhunter Chase which is often dubbed the “amateur Gold Cup”. The amateur races will still go ahead, but horses will be ridden by professional jockeys. Tubber native O’Connor, who has ridden winners at the Festival on three occasions in recent years, admits that while it is disappointing not to be involved this year, it is a small price to pay to help in controlling the outbreak of Covid-19. “It is unfortunate but the thing is that we are playing our part to make sure that racing goes ahead and that the Festival goes ahead. If we are playing …

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