# Clare

Last year

2022

# the scare from clare

'It's a wild place and he's a wild thing': The Púca finds a home in the Burren

Plans to install the Púca in Ennistymon were scrapped earlier this year.

31.6k

Updated

Jun 22nd 2022, 11:30 PM

# All-Ireland quarter-final

Semple Stadium showdown: The 4 teams bidding for a semi-final spot

Galway, Cork, Clare and Wexford are hunting for a spot in the final four.

8.6k

Jun 18th 2022, 8:30 AM

# expert view

Analysis: How will Wexford try to shut down Tony Kelly?

Hurling analyst Sean Flynn breaks down how Darragh Egan might plan for Clare’s main man in today’s quarter-final.

13.8k

Jun 18th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Courts

Mother had to rescue two daughters from burning holiday home, court hears

The Flynn family had to flee a house at The Links Holiday Village, Lahinch, during a weekend break.

26.7k

Jun 17th 2022, 1:15 PM

# Talking Points

A Munster final epic, Limerick's resolve, Clare's progress and the dazzling scoring stars

Plenty to digest from yesterday’s thriller in Thurles.

11.6k

Jun 6th 2022, 1:16 PM

# Champions

Limerick emerge victorious after extra-time in Munster final thriller with Clare

A fourth Munster title in a row for John Kiely’s team.

45.6k

Jun 5th 2022, 6:24 PM

# Raise the Banner

Clare dump seven-times All-Ireland winners Meath out of the Championship

Clare held on for a two point victory to book their place in the second round of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers while in the process eliminating Andy McEntee’s charges.

47.6k

Jun 4th 2022, 7:59 PM

# Paul Flanagan

'Couldn't happen to a nicer fella' - A first senior champ start for Clare at 28 and coaching Limerick stars

Paul Flanagan has had to be patient for his county hurling breakthrough.

40.8k

Updated

Jun 2nd 2022, 4:59 PM

# Drugs Seizure

Man charged in relation to €1.4 million drug seizures in Clare and Limerick

Gardaí have carried out a spate of searches in Clare an Limerick in the past 24 hours.

22.8k

Updated

May 28th 2022, 6:16 PM

# Packed house

Munster hurling final terrace tickets sell out in 11 minutes

A sell-out is expected in Thurles on Sunday week.

25.2k

Updated

May 26th 2022, 12:08 PM

# Wrap

Four-goal Galway begin All-Ireland defence with big win as Clare and Tipp share spoils

Elsewhere in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie, Antrim scored a famous win over Offaly.

5.5k

May 21st 2022, 7:39 PM

# major performance

Aaron Niland masterclass eases Galway to minor championship victory over Clare

Aaron Niland scored 0-16 points for the Tribesmen, which also proved to be the margin of victory at Athenry.

10.5k

May 21st 2022, 2:58 PM

# Clare

Controversial €30,000 Púca statue given new home after Ennistymon 'hullabaloo'

The statue’s creator, Aidan Harte, welcomed the fact that the Púca finally found a home.

24.1k

May 13th 2022, 3:54 PM

# Premier Pride

Tipperary lift Munster minor hurling title against Clare after dramatic penalty shootout

A pulsating night of hurling in Limerick.

26.3k

May 11th 2022, 10:16 PM

# Loop head

Search for diver missing off Co Clare to resume

The man, an experienced caver, is thought to have gone exploring local sea caves in the area.

13.7k

May 11th 2022, 7:16 AM

# dual diamond

Athlone Town captain and Clare ladies football star named Player of the Month

Laurie Ryan has been excellent through Athlone’s bright start to the WNL season.

5.3k

May 10th 2022, 10:54 AM

# Loop head

Garda Water Unit joins search for missing sea cave explorer in Clare

The man, an experienced cave diver, had gone to the area possibly to explore a local cave.

33.6k

May 9th 2022, 6:31 PM

# Census

'It's a complete farce': Homes across east Clare have yet to receive census forms

People fear parts of east Clare could lose out on public services as their population will be undercounted.

20.4k

May 5th 2022, 2:07 PM

# Minor

Tipperary and Clare enjoy Munster semi-final wins as Waterford and Cork exit

The final will take place next week on 11 May.

16.4k

May 3rd 2022, 8:48 PM

# Talking Points

Clare's stock rising, Cork face battle to avoid exit and Duggan's brilliant return

The Banner are flying high two rounds in to the Munster championship.

7.7k

May 2nd 2022, 6:00 AM

# Banner

Clare claim another big Munster win in Thurles as Cork in trouble after defeat

All eyes on Thurles for today’s Munster hurling showdown.

25.0k

May 1st 2022, 3:51 PM

# Spot kicks

Drama in Ennis as penalty shootout sends Limerick into Munster football semi-finals

90 minutes of action could not separate Clare or Limerick, so for the first time in the Munster SFC, penalties determined the winner.

35.3k

Apr 30th 2022, 9:22 PM

# Talking Points

Limerick brilliance, Clare impress, Waterford's challenge and Tipp's struggles

Round two of the Munster hurling championship threw up plenty talking points.

22.7k

Updated

Apr 25th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Brian Lohan

Clare's returning stars - 'They've been excellent since they came back, worked really hard'

The Banner got off to a flying start in the Munster round-robin series.

9.7k

Apr 24th 2022, 5:19 PM

# Banner Boost

Clare goalscoring blast paves the way for decisive win over Tipperary

The returning Peter Duggan boosted Brian Lohan’s team.

33.7k

Apr 24th 2022, 3:43 PM

# heir to the throne

Declan O'Sullivan's Kerry U20s progress to another Munster final after second-half surge

The Kingdom hit 1-6 without reply after the break to see off Clare and book a decider date with Cork.

11.9k

Apr 18th 2022, 8:50 PM

# Close Call

Superb Shane Meehan goal not enough as Clare exit at the hands of Cork

Cork scored seven of the final nine scores to secure a Munster U20 semi-final spot.

11.0k

Apr 13th 2022, 9:25 PM

# Teamsheet

Limerick and Clare include senior stars for Munster U20 hurling opener

Throw-in for tomorrow night’s game is 7pm.

13.9k

Updated

Apr 5th 2022, 9:16 PM

# Located

Missing Clare woman found safe and well

The woman was found safe and well by Gardaí

18.7k

Mar 29th 2022, 10:36 AM

# Heroin

Suspected heroin worth €700,000 seized and man (60s) arrested in Clare

The man can be held b gardaí for up to seven days.

25.3k

Mar 25th 2022, 11:04 PM

# Shannon

Motorcyclist (30s) dies after Co Clare collision

The incident occurred this afternoon.

18.9k

Mar 14th 2022, 7:18 PM

# Going Well

Galway continue perfect Division 2 campaign with home win over Clare

Worryingly for Tribe boss Pádraic Joyce, though, Shane Walsh limped off in the second half.

9.3k

Mar 13th 2022, 4:05 PM

# All Square

Limerick and Clare battle to Cusack Park stalemate

The All-Ireland champions remain without a win in this year’s National Hurling League.

12.7k

Mar 6th 2022, 4:52 PM

# Banner Boost

Tony Kelly scores 2-12 as Clare storm past Offaly for first league win

Brian Lohan’s side won out in Tullamore.

9.2k

Feb 27th 2022, 5:18 PM

# On the up

Dominant Derry still on course for promotion as they defeat Clare by nine points

Benny Heron’s goal was crucial for the Oak Leaf county.

5.3k

Feb 27th 2022, 3:35 PM

# violet anne wynne

Sinn Féin TD quits the party claiming she was subjected to 'psychological warfare'

Violet-Anne Wynne alleged that a recent pregnancy was “a further stick to beat me with”.

37.4k

Feb 25th 2022, 12:11 PM

# All Square

Late Clare rally secures draw against Roscommon

The visitors finished with the final three points via Keelan Sexton, Eoin Cleary and David Tubridy.

8.3k

Feb 20th 2022, 4:45 PM

# Tony Kelly

Clare's star man targets league comeback: 'It's all going to plan. I just have to ramp up the hurling'

Tony Kelly has missed the Banner’s opening two games against Cork and Wexford.

6.4k

Feb 14th 2022, 12:33 PM

# banner flagging

Wexford maintain perfect start to add to Clare's misery

Darragh Egan’s side were three-point winners this afternoon.

9.0k

Feb 13th 2022, 4:43 PM

# Dr Harty Cup

'The emotion and joy, I never saw that level before' - the Clare side chasing Munster hurling history

St Joseph’s Tulla have reached the top grade final in Munster colleges hurling for the first time.

19.3k

Updated

Feb 3rd 2022, 9:30 PM