Tributes are being paid to a man who died in a workplace accident in Ennistymon last Thursday (24th).

Joe Crosse is understood to have suffered life-threatening injuries following a fall.

The 46-year-old was a plasterer and retained firefighter in Ennistymon.

He was active within the community there, where he managed the U9s at Ennistymon GAA Club.

Joe also raised thousands of euros for a number of different charities.

Indeed, back in December 2021, Joe appeared on Morning Focus to talk about running 52 marathons in a year to raise money for charity.

Joe is survived by his wife Brid, children Teagan and Odhran, and extended family and friends.

His funeral mass will take place at Clouna Church, Ennistymon today (Monday, 28th July) at 12 noon.

For more on this, Derrick Lynch was joined by Shane Talty, Ennistymon GAA Chair.

A new bus route expansion will connect villages in rural Clare to Ennis and Limerick for the first time. TFI Local Link has confirmed that Tulla and Meelick will be added as stops on its 318 route from Ennis to Limerick. The enhanced route will operate three daily return services from Monday to Sunday, with additional late evening journeys on Friday and Saturday. TFI Local Link Clare-Limerick Area Manager Anne Gaughan says it will be a major boost for the region.

The Mayor of Clare expects a flood defence scheme in West Clare to have a "positive result for the surrounding area and residents". Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kevin Boxer Moran has confirmed that the OPW has approved funding of €16,034 for Clare County Council's planned flood mitigation works at Lacknashinagh in Kildysart. The project will involve the reconstruction of an estuary embankment and reinforcement with gabion mattress. Clarecastle Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy says it's a win for the whole county.

The opening round of this year's TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship provided plenty of drama across the weekend.

Kilmaley came back from the dead to snatch a one point victory against Ballyea, while newly promoted Wolfe Tones shared the spoils with reigning champions Feakle in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg.

Clonlara laid down an early marker in the first game of the 2025 championship as they defeated 2024 beaten finalists Sixmilebridge by a point in their Group 1 encounter on Friday evening.

The Bridge thought they'd secured a draw with an Alex Morey free in added time but a placed ball of their own from Cathal O'Connell claimed a 1-19 to 1-18 win for 2023 Canon Hamilton winners.

The team that were defeated on that occasion are top of Group 1 after the opening weekend however, as Crusheen opened their account with a five point win over Doora/Barefield on a score of 23 points to 1-15.

Inagh-Kilnamona sit atop Group 2 following the opening weekend of action after a convincing win over Corofin.

The combo notched an impressive 31 points in their 13 point victory in Gurteen.

Meanwhile, Clooney-Quin occupy second spot after Darragh McNamara raided for a late goal to defeat Broadford 1-18 to 2-12.

Group 3 saw the meeting of the reigning Senior and Intermediate champions as Feakle and Wolfe Tones played out a 19 points to 1-16 draw.

Darragh Lohan netted a second half penalty for the Shannon side early in the second half, while the county champions might have to contend with the loss of keeper Eibhear Quilligan who went off in the first half.

Feakle boss Ger Conway says his side did well to hold onto a point given the number of injuries in his squad.

In the other game in that group a red card for Luca Cleary didn't deter Éire Óg as they downed Newmarket on Fergus in Clarecastle.

Darren O'Brien and Marco Cleary raised second half green flags en route to a 2-24 to 1-19 win.

Kilmaley produced a remarkable comeback as they defeated Ballyea in Group 4.

Two stunning Tony Kelly goals in the opening period looked to have given his side an insurmountable eleven point half time lead.

However, spurred on by goals from Tommy Barry and Conor Cleary, Kilmaley gradually reeled in the 2022 champions before a Mikey O'Malley free sealed the most unlikely of comebacks.

Kilmaley boss Brian Culbert says his sides's first 30 minutes left a lot to be desired and credited the victory to an increase in intensity.

Cratloe, however, will head into the next round in pole position.

They got the better of Scariff 1-24 to 1-21 in a thrilling encounter in Broadford.

In the Premier Intermediate championship O'Callaghan's Mills and Tubber recorded wins in Group 1, while Clarecastle lead the way in Group 2 after they defeated Whitegate, while Ruan and Sixmilebridge played out a draw.

Clare Minor Ladies Captain Aisling Crowe has labelled their All Ireland Final Success a dream come true for all involved.

Following successes in 2013 and 2017, The Banner added a third Minor B Ladies Football title to the roll of honour with a four point win over Sligo.

Clare had to withstand a late barrage from the 2024 champions, who were in search of a goal to force the game to extra time before Clodagh Mescal knocked over the insurance score with Clare's final attack.

Crowe says the sense of unity within the squad dragged them over the line in the second half.

The manager of the Clare minor ladies footballers has hailed his side's defensive reilience that saw them crowned All Ireland Champions yesterday.

A 1-8 to 0-7 victory over Sligo in the Connaught GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan Co.Mayo saw Clare claim their third All Ireland title at the grade.

Of the Sligo total, just three points were conceded from play.

Banner boss Barry Donnelly says it's a testament to the player's hard work and dedication.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch is joined by former Clare LGFA manager & owner of iGaelic Coach Evan Talty for commentary on Clare's All Ireland Minor B LGFA final win over Sligo

Calls have been made for a blanket ban on windfarm developments near Clare's air traffic control radar installations.

There are currently pending applications for 40 turbines in the east of the county, many of which are in close proximity to the radar station at Woodcock Hill in Meelick.

Shannon Airport and AirNav Ireland have already raised concerns over the potential impacts that projects at Knockshanvo, Ballycar and Lackareagh Beg would have, with the latter granted planning permission last week.

Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe says no one wants to see an accident.

A bathing hotspot in East Clare is set to receive a welcome boost to its facilities.

A number of handrails are set to be installed at Mountshannon Pier.

Killaloe Municipal District has committed to the upgrades as a short term measure, along with placing more sand along the shoreline of the Blue Flag Beach.

Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke says it will be a vital addition.

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 27th July 2025, the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time