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The people of Clare are being urged to get behind this year’s Alzheimer’s Memory Walk as plans are announced for an event in Ennis later this month. The fifth annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk takes place nationwide on Sunday, September 22. Set to be the largest Memory Walk to date, Fiona Staunton from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Ennis Centre is urging the people of Clare to register now and walk with her on the day for the Clare Memory Walk at 12 noon in Ennis’ John O’Sullivan Park, Lees Road. Speaking ahead of the event Fiona commented, “Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is special because it brings people together, allowing us to share memories and stories. This year, I will be walking for my family members who are living with dementia, those who are no longer with us, and all the people I have had the privilege to know since I joined The Alzheimer Society of Ireland 16 years ago.  “I would encourage …

A FORMER Ennis student who has gone on to run an anti-racism charity in the UK with his sister has won an international humanitarian award. Eltayeb Bashar, who was born in Limerick and raised in Ennis, attending CBS and Rice College, has been named the winner of the 2024 HART (Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust) Prize for Human Rights for an essay inspired by his family’s experiences during civil war in Sudan. HART is an international development charity that collaborates with humanitarian groups in different countries to assist communities with sustainable development and peace efforts. The international essay competition invited participants aged 11-25 to address human rights issues in HART operational countries, highlighting under-represented humanitarian issues. Eltayeb, who is currently completing a masters in international human rights law at the University of Birmingham, won first prize in the senior category for his essay titled, Sudan’s Forgotten War: Addressing One of the Greatest Humanitarian Crises of Our Time. He explains the essay, …

GLOWING tributes have been paid to a former Clare and Éire  hurler following one of the biggest funerals held in Ennis in recent years. Martin “Custy” Linnane (88) Considine Road, Cloughleigh, Ennis and formerly of Old Mill Street, Ennis, Co. Clare died unexpectedly at University Hospital, Limerick, recently. Hundreds of mourners queued from outside Kennedy’s Funeral Home up to Carmody Street, Ennis, on Tuesday, August 6. In fact, the deceased’s remains didn’t arrive at Ennis Cathedral until 10.15pm almost three hours after the appointed time of 7.30pm. Speaking at his Funeral Mass in Ennis Cathedral, Chief Celebrant Fr Tom Ryan said other “Townie” Funerals that were late to the Cathedral included the late Eugene McNamara, Noelie Ryan and Francie Mahon, who were all proud Éire Óg clubmen. After emigrating to work in England, Fr Ryan recalled Mr Linnane returned home in the late sixties and followed in the footsteps of his father, Mick, by playing for St John’s and Éire …

Clare County Council will host a homecoming for the Clare Senior Hurling Team who defeated Cork at Croke Park today to win their fifth All-Ireland Championship title. The event will take place from 6pm tomorrow, Monday, July 22, at 2024 at Active Ennis Tim Smythe Park, formerly the Fair Green, in Ennis. The players and members of the management team will be introduced to the crowd. Planned activities include big screen entertainment and musical entertainment from One September and others. Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, commented, “On behalf of Clare County Council, I want to congratulate the Clare hurlers for the pride they have brought to the people of the county with their outstanding performances in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. This year’s campaign has demonstrated the depth of sporting talent that we have in Clare. The determination, skill and fighting spirit of this group of players are a credit to our county.” According to Cllr Clare …

AN Ennis Lion has become the pride of the organisation after being appointed District Governor of Lions Club Ireland, making him the most senior member in the country. James O’Loughlin will take over as District Governor of Ireland at a dinner in the Old Ground Hotel this weekend where he will be joined by members of the voluntary organisation from across the country. Speaking to the Clare Champion he said the appointment is a “great honour”. “I’m extremely proud. The Ennis club will be 50 years in existence next year. It’s the second time the Ennis club has had a District Governor, 12 years ago the District Governor was Terence Mangan. This is a great honour for the club and a great honour for me.” James has been a member of the local group for the past 35 years, first joining when he moved to Kilmaley where he worked with Teagasc. “I love the camaradarie, the sense of service and …

One of the county’s most iconic buildings has shown its true colours when it comes to supporting the Banner hurlers ahead of this weekend’s All Ireland final clash with Cork. St Flannan’s College in Ennis, where many of the Clare team and management went to school, has been lit up in a dazzling display of saffron and blue lights in the days running up to Sunday’s match. The lights have been causing quite a stir in the locality, with many stopping to take a look at the impressive facade. Fr Iggy McCormack, Principal of St Flannan’s College said, “We are showing our support for Brian, the management team and the players this Sunday by lighting up the school in saffron and blue each night this week. Many from the current Clare Senior Hurling management team and squad have been part of our Harty Cup successes down through the years and it is now our turn to back them for All-Ireland …

THIS week sees the third series of Ennis man Fergal O’Keeffe’s podcast GAA Minor Moments come to a conclusion, with the final interviewee being GAA president Jarlath Burns. While the podcasts do have a GAA theme, they are also of broader interest with those featured including several people who would not be primarily known for hurling or football. Included are stars of other sports such as Niall Quinn, Mick Galwey and Billy Walsh, and musicians Danny O’Reilly from The Coronas and Bressie, who all played minor for their county before going in different directions. A passionate Clare supporter, Fergal’s interviewees have also included Jamesie O’Connor, Anthony Daly and most recently, Tony Griffin. He clearly does extensive research on his subjects beforehand, something that shines through, while he possesses a wonderful voice for broadcasting. Another big part of what has made the series a success is his willingness to broaden discussion, to give the listener a real sense of the person …

Gardaí are investigating after a man was found dead at a property in Ennis yesterday. Local emergency services attended the scene at a residential property on Clare Road in Ennis on Thursday afternoon, where a man aged in his 30s was pronounced dead. His remains have been taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Gardaí say the results of a post-mortem examination on the man’s remains will determine the course of the investigation. A file is also being prepared for the Coroner’s Court.