Scariff and Ballyea will be hoping to bounce back from opening round defeats when they face off in Round 2 of the TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship.

The sides meet in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Sunday afternoon, knowing defeat will put their championship campaign in serious jeopardy.

Ballyea surrendered an eleven point half time lead as they lost by a point to Kilmaley, while Scariff were edged out by Cratloe by three points first time out.

Clare FM analyst, Tommy Guilfoyle, says both teams will be looking to finish the game stronger this time around.

Throw on Sunday is at 5pm with commentary on Clare FM with NC Paint and Décor, Ashline, Kilrush Rd, Ennis

Kilmurry Ibrickane begin the defence of their Clare Senior Ladies Football title this weekend.

The reigning champions take on Burren Gaels in Quilty on Sunday afternoon with that game set for a 2pm throw in.

Games against Fergus Rovers and Éire Óg will round off the campaign for Kilmurry in Group A.

Brick's Ciara McCarthy says they can't afford to take any team in the group for granted.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.

I 1982 rinne bean cheiliúradh ó Cheatharlach a 100ú breithlá agus bhí Aifreann speisialta eagraithe ón ospidéal ceantair sa chontae agus bhí cóisir lena cairde agus clann tar éis.

I 2000 bhí dochtúirí ábalta cúig ladhar a chuir ar ais ar cos páiste óg tar éis eachtra ar chlós súgartha.

I 1978 gearradh príosúnacht 3 mhí chuig fear ón chontae a raibh 20 bhliain d'aois tar éis dhá eachtra sa tSionainn.

I 1982 bhí marcach idirnáisiúnta ó Éirinn ag an seó talmhaíochta in Inis.

Sin Dexy's Midnight Runners le Come On Eileen – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1982.

Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1965 tháinig The Beatles amach lena cúigiú h-albam agus an fuaimrian de a dara scannán Help.

I 2001 tháinig sé amach go raibh Whitney Houston an t-amhránaí leis an méid is mó airgid sa domhain nuair a shínigh sí margadh le Arista Records agus dúradh go raibh sé nach mór 100 milliúin dollar.

Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Geri Halliwell sa Bhreatain I 1972 agus rugadh aisteoir agus amhránaí Leslie Odom Jr I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1981 agus seo chuid de amhrán.

Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo.

Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 6th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh

1982: Co.Carlow woman celebrated her 100th birthday with a special mass organized by the District Hospital Carlow and had a party with friends and family afterwards.

2000: Doctors successfully reattached all five toes of a 4 year old boy after a playground incident.

1978: 20 year old man was sentenced to 3 months detention on 2 accounts arising from incidents at the Shannon town centre.

1982: Most of Ireland's top international riders entered for the Clare Agricultural Show in Ennis.

That was Dexy's Midnight Runners with Come On Eileen – the biggest song on this day in 1982

Onto music news on this day In 1965 The Beatles released their fifth album and soundtrack to their second film Help!

2001 Whitney Houston became one of the highest-paid musicians in the world after signing a new deal with Arista records, said to be worth more than $100m.

And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Geri Halliwell was born in the UK in 1972 and singer Leslie Odom Jr was born in America on this day in 1981 and this is one of his songs.

I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Lissycasey manager Aidan Moloney says his side were made to rue missed chances as Doonbeg salvaged a draw late in their TUS Clare Senior Football Championship encounter.

A Tadhg Lillis goal deep into injury time saw Brian Shanahan's side come away from Miltown with a point to keep in touch in Group 2.

Heading into the final round of games Lissycasey sit atop the standings and will face Ennistymon in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg to finish off the group campaign.

Moloney has been telling Clare FM's Derrick Lynch that they had plenty of opportunities to put the game to bed.

Meanwhile, Doora Barefield boss Donagh Vaughan says they were the architects of their own downfall against reigning champions Éire Óg.

The Parish shipped four goals in their 10 point defeat, leaving them rooted to the bottom of Group 1 ahead of their final game.

Vaughan says his players are disappointed in the manner the goals were conceded.

Susan O’Neill brings her critically acclaimed live show to The Attic at Hotel Doolin, on August 9th

Known for her soulful blend of folk, blues, and indie, and described as “equal parts balm and blowtorch” — Susan has wowed audiences across Europe and North America, and her latest solo album Now in a Minute debuted at No. 1 on the Independent Album Charts.

To discuss this further Derrick Lynch was joined by, Susan O’Neill, singer-songwriter from Ennis.

A new cross-community artwork has been officially unveiled near The Mill Wheel in Ennis, following a joyful launch, including members of The Men’s Shed, Clare County Council, Ennis Tidy Towns, and the IPAS Centre.

This creative collaboration brought together people across cultures, generations, and communities, resulting in a stunning permanent piece that lights up at night with solar-powered stars.

For many of the thirty individuals who donated waste jewellery and coins to the project, seeing how their contributions were transformed has been a moment of real pride.

To discuss htis further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Evelyn Sorohan, creative and environmental director and Paddy Tiernan, senior engineer whom facilitated the project.

The Canada Ireland Foundation (CIF) is pleased to announce that Helen Downes has been elected to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Helen serves as Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland. She has been instrumental in transforming the Chamber into a dynamic force for regional and economic development and business advocacy.

Under her leadership, the Chamber has launched a series of strategic initiatives that foster collaboration between the public and private sectors, both nationally and internationally, significantly expanding its membership and influence.

To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber CEO.

Now in its third year, Common Threads returns to the wild beauty of North Clare from October 10th to 12th, inviting audiences on a three-day journey of music, art, and cultural discovery through the breath-taking Burren landscape.

Curated by Clare native Daithí Ó Dronaí and Peter Kelly, the 2025 programme features a rich mix of tradition and innovation.

To find out more about this year’s vision for the festival, Derrick Lynch was joined by Daithí O Dronaí, co-curator of Common Threads festival.

Clare’s Alex O’Neill won gold on day two of the NationalTrack and Field Championships.

The Quin woman crossed the line in a time of 2 minutes 4.53 seconds to win the Senior Women’s 800m event in Santry.

O’Neill finished ahead of Irish Olympian Sarah Healy and Doheny Athletic’s Maeve O’Neill in the podium places to claim her first national senior title.

To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Alex O’Neill.

Well-known former Clare All-Star hurler Tony Griffin has set out on a 200km walk from his home in Ballymore-Eustace, Co. Kildare, to his native Ballyea, Co. Clare - a deeply personal act of solidarity with the people of Palestine.

A writer and co-founder of the youth charity Soar, Griffin is undertaking the journey to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to call for urgent action on the ongoing starvation, displacement, and occupation of the Palestinian people.

For more on this, Derrick Lynch was joined by Tony Griffin, Former Clare All-Star hurler.

You can support Tony here: https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/TonyGriffin