The Clare Herald

Wins For Clare U16 Football and Senior Camogie Sides

Sunday, July 19, 2009 Reporter: Admin 0 Responses

The Clare senior camogie team have beaten Limerick by 2-8 to 1-10 in the second round of the All Ireland series.

Clare trailed at half time but goals in the second half from Fiona Lafferty and Claire Commane helped Clare establish their dominance in the second half, reports Clare FM Sport. A last minute point from Chloe Morey gave Clare the win and they face Wexford now in 2 weeks where a win will see them book their place in the next stage of the All Ireland championship.

Meanwhile, the Clare U16 footballers are into a Munster final after they beat Cork to book a final place with Limerick. Clare beat the Leesiders by 4-7 to 3-3 to seal their place in the decider which takes place today in the Gaelic Grounds at 1pm.

Green Light For Clare's Relegation Play-Off

Sunday, July 19, 2009 Reporter: Admin 0 Responses

The controversial issue of relegation from the Senior Hurling Championship has been resolved and Clare's tie against Wexford will go ahead.

An Coiste Bainistí for the GAA met at lunchtime today, and a Croke Park official told RTÉ Sport that the play-off matches involving Wexford, Antrim, Offaly and Clare, which were initially postponed until 25 July, will go ahead.

The decision is likely to draw opposition from all four counties involved, but particularly from Antrim, who had been guaranteed a three-year spell in the Leinster Championship. The losers of the play-off series will be relegated to the Christy Ring Cup, making way in the Championship for the second tier title holders, Carlow.

Shannon Customs And Border Facility Opening Date Put Back

Sunday, July 19, 2009 Reporter: Admin 0 Responses

The scheduled opening of the US Customs and Border Protection facility at Shannon Airport has been put back following last week’s strike by members of the TEEU.

A spokesperson for the Shannon Airport Authority has said that the target opening date of July 29th will not be met. The new facility is instead expected to open in early August.

Last week, electricians working on the new facility went on strike along with thousands of other union members throughout the country.