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Clare

Last year
2025
ennistymon
Investigation launched after man (40s) dies following work-related incident in Co Clare
24 Jul 2025
21.3k
Courts
Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan found not guilty of assaulting 12-year-old boy
Updated 23 Jul 2025
40.7k
Courts
Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan found not guilty of assaulting 12-year-old boy
23 Jul 2025
3.3k
Courts
Father of boy allegedly assaulted by Niall Gilligan phoned him to say 'you just attacked my son'
Updated 18 Jul 2025
24.6k
Niall Gilligan
Boy could hear his friend 'screaming' as former All-Star hurler hit him with stick, court hears
17 Jul 2025
21.9k
Niall Gilligan
Former All-Ireland hurler 'whacked' boy (12) on the leg with a stick during assault, court hears
16 Jul 2025
18.2k
Clare
RNLI lifeboat assisting with 50-foot vessel that ran aground on the Shannon Estuary
15 Jul 2025
10.3k
Ennis
Clare man who allegedly assaulted judge now charged with stealing beer from shop
9 Jul 2025
11.4k
ennis circuit court
Philip Dwyer loses appeal against trespass conviction at Direct Provision centre
7 Jul 2025
20.0k
don't touch
Public urged not to touch sick or dead wild birds amid ‘highly pathogenic’ strain of bird flu
4 Jul 2025
9.8k
8
Courts
Garda impersonated colleague online to encourage men to come to her home and rape her
Shane Flanagan pretended to be the woman on a fetish website and shared her name, address and photos in order for men to come to her home and rape her.
30 Jun 2025
58.4k
deise deliver
Waterford crowned All-Ireland minor hurling champions for first time since 2013
28 Jun 2025
4.9k
7
Clare
Retired judge allegedly punched outside cafe by man who said 'you put me in jail for nothing'
19 Jun 2025
31.7k
final round
Louth progress to All-Ireland knockout stages, Tyrone top group to reach quarter-finals
Updated 15 Jun 2025
3.6k
2
Banner
Clare hold off Cork to set up All-Ireland minor final against Waterford
15 Jun 2025
4.8k
14
Dylan Coady Coleman
Family of boy who died after being hit by van seek review of decision against criminal prosecution
11 Jun 2025
13.8k
Wind Farm
High Court dismisses judicial review challenge against 579ft-high wind farm in Clare
9 Jun 2025
13.1k
Clare
Boy (12) died after losing balance following a slip at edge of Cliffs of Moher, inquest hears
6 Jun 2025
29.6k
Housing
Update to defective building blocks scheme cautiously welcomed by Donegal 100% Redress TD
Updated 4 Jun 2025
8.7k
13
Courts
Garda who admitted inciting rape of woman and impersonating her online to be sentenced at later date
4 Jun 2025
19.0k
parteen
Teenager arrested after car theft in Co Clare that left woman (70s) hospitalised
31 May 2025
16.5k
Fatal Collisions
Woman in her 80s the fourth person to have been killed on Irish roads over the weekend
Updated 25 May 2025
95.6k
Premier Pride
Goals powered Tipperary to defining win over Clare - can they now maintain progress?
Waterford are the next challenge for Liam Cahill’s side this Sunday at 2pm.
15 May 2025
3.8k
0
Drug seizure
Two men (60s) arrested after seizure of €10 million worth of cannabis in Co Clare
Updated 8 May 2025
27.5k
High Stakes
The factors behind Clare's struggles in 2025 and their grounds for optimism now
Saturday’s tie against Tipperary is a huge game for the All-Ireland champions.
8 May 2025
4.7k
5
Banner Boost
Late goal hands Clare dramatic Munster U20 semi-final win over Cork
7 May 2025
5.5k
7
Kingdom Ruler
The unluckiest of Kerry managers? Keane returns with Clare to face his native county
Peter Keane’s presence on the sideline adds intrigue to tomorrow’s Munster football final.
Micheál Clifford
3 May 2025
2.0k
0
Banner
O'Neill inspires Clare to reach Munster U20 semi-final and knock out Limerick
30 Apr 2025
3.9k
1
Munster Matters
As Cork and Waterford achieve lift-off, Clare and Tipperary feel the pressure
29 Apr 2025
3.1k
8
Adam Hogan
'Bullshit is how I would describe it. No way was that a yellow card'
28 Apr 2025
6.8k
18
Round Two
6 talking points after day of Munster hurling action in Waterford and Cork
Waterford saw off Clare 3-23 to 0-21, while Cork defeated Tipperary 4-27 to 0-24.
28 Apr 2025
4.2k
4
Déise Rising
Two-goal Bennett stars as Waterford open Munster series with impressive win over Clare
27 Apr 2025
4.9k
15
Co Clare
Gardaí searched fishing boat and other locations on west coast following suspicious activity
22 Apr 2025
44.3k
All Square
Munster hurling day of draws adds to the pressure and uncertainty facing every team
Cork face Tipperary next Sunday, and Waterford meet Clare, in games that now have added importance.
22 Apr 2025
2.9k
1
honours even
5 talking points after Munster hurling day of draws and drama
Clare and Cork drew 3-21 to 2-24, while it finished 2-23 apiece between Tipperary and Limerick.
Fintan O'Toole
21 Apr 2025
6.0k
16
Reaction
Brian Lohan: 'We're just delighted with our lads, they always give that bit of fight'
20 Apr 2025
4.1k
9
All Square
Cork and Clare play out dramatic draw in Munster hurling opener
20,778 watched on for the rematch of the All-Ireland final.
20 Apr 2025
7.7k
40
Rebels
Coleman and Harnedy named in Cork team to face Clare in Munster opener
17 Apr 2025
4.0k
10
Steep price
Clare County Council paid 'higher than market value' for land at Cliffs of Moher, audit reveals
17 Apr 2025
11.2k
28
Munster CHampionship
'I think it’s a privilege to be All-Ireland champions' - John Conlon gears up
11 years on from their last Liam MacCarthy defence, all has changed for Clare and their veteran defender John Conlon.
Declan Bogue
16 Apr 2025
1.4k
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