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AN ONLINE quiz for members of Clare’s LGBTQ+ community will take place next week as part of efforts to reduce the sense of isolation reported by members. It follows research conducted by the LGBTQ+ Clare Project which showed 70% of respondents felt discriminated against on the basis of sexual identity, while the vast majority wanted more opportunities to connect with other members. The project, which has recently rebranded as ‘Quare Clare’, will hold its first online social event on Friday, May 28, from 7-9pm. “Our online survey in March found that 80% of LGBTQ+ people who responded said they would like more connection with other LGBTQ+ people in Clare, and it was clear from written responses that there is a big demand for a social outlet or LGBTQ+ group in Clare,” said Njabulo of Quare Clare. “So we are very excited to host what will hopefully be the first of many social events.” Another member, Meabh Sexton, said the event …

When it comes to quizzes it seems pupils from Sixmilebridge National School have all the right answers. The quiz quarter of sixth class pupils – Sineád Cahill, Luke O’Halloran, Colin Kelly and Will Fitzpatrick- came out top of the class in the recent Avonmore Super Schools Quiz on Clare F.M. The quiz was recorded in St. Finnachta’s National School by Breakfast Show host Ciara Revins. The students were asked ten general knowledge questions and had ninety seconds to complete them. Answering all ten questions in a time of fifty-nine seconds, the fastest time in the history of the quiz, the team put themselves in pole position to win the title. However, they then had to ensure a six week wait as a further 36 schools faced the quizmaster and the clock before Ciara eventually broke the good news to them – their score had not been bettered. The team celebrated joyously with lollipops courtesy of Ciara when she called to …