Homecoming celebration confirmed for victorious Clare hurling team

Clare County Council has announced it will host a homecoming for the Clare Senior Hurling Team who defeated Cork at Croke Park this Sunday to win their fifth All-Ireland title.

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The event will take place from 6pm on Monday at Active Ennis Tim Smythe Park (formerly known as the Fair Green) in Ennis.

The players and members of the management team will be introduced to the crowd. Planned activities include big screen entertainment and musical entertainment from One September and others.

Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, commented: “On behalf of Clare County Council, I want to congratulate the Clare hurlers for the pride they have brought to the people of the county with their outstanding performances in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. This year’s campaign has demonstrated the depth of sporting talent that we have in Clare. The determination, skill and fighting spirit of this group of players are a credit to our county.”

Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy, Mayor of Ennis Municipal District, added: “The success of the Clare hurlers this year has given a lift to the entire county. This team has given younger generations a new set of heroes to look up to. Today’s win is testament to the work carried out at underage level in the county over a number of years and I look forward to welcoming home our heroes to Ennis.”

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Commenting this Sunday evening, Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council, said: “I want to congratulate the Clare hurlers on their heroic performance in Croke Park today. They have brought great pride and joy to the whole county with their efforts today and throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming them back to Clare tomorrow with a special homecoming in the Fair Green in Ennis. An Clár abú.”

Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, and Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council, have applauded the Clare team for their achievement in winning today’s All-Ireland Final.
Read about the homecoming for the players and the management team: https://t.co/CwaAv5UgMt pic.twitter.com/fWfDNLk4Lc

— Clare County Council (@ClareCoCo) July 21, 2024

Public parking arrangements / traffic restrictions

The following road closures will be in place from 6pm to 11pm on Monday, July 22

- Newbridge Road and Steele’s Terrace from Club Bridge to Kelly’s Corner Roundabout

- New Road

- Dr Daly Road

- Lifford Rd – one lane open in direction from Kelly’s Corner to Tulla Road

- Parking for people with disabilities and their carers (with a valid disabled person’s pass) will be available at the Courthouse car park and the car park at Áras Contae an Chláir

- Access to the car park at Áras Contae an Chláir, the Courthouse car park and the car park at St Joseph’s Hospital will NOT be available to the general public

- Traffic delays are expected on all approaches to the centre of Ennis, particularly from the Tulla Road direction. Members of the public approaching from this direction are advised to seek an alternative route (via junction 12 or 14 of the M18 motorway) or proceed on foot if possible.

Members of the public travelling by car to the homecoming can avail of free or paid-for parking at various locations throughout the town.

Supporters are also being advised the homecoming celebration will be an alcohol-free event. A number of licensed local traders will operate at the event providing both hot and cold food and non-alcoholic drinks. Local businesses in the area will also remain open that evening to facilitate those attending the event.

There will be a stage and additional big screens in place to ensure that people attending will get to enjoy the entertainment, which includes live performances and other entertainment, both before and after the Clare team’s arrival. Additional lighting, First Aid, and sanitary facilities will also be in place for the event.

Members of the public attending the event are requested to comply with instructions or guidance provided by stewards and members of An Garda Síochána.