https://www.clarelive.ie https://www.clarelive.ie/images/logos/23/logo_colored.jpg https://www.clarelive.ie PICTURES: Excitement at Shannon Airport as boxing hero Katie Taylor makes flying visit https://www.clarelive.ie/news/pictures---videos/1987789/pictures-excitement-at-shannon-airport-as-boxing-hero-katie-taylor-makes-flying-visit.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/pictures---videos/1987789/pictures-excitement-at-shannon-airport-as-boxing-hero-katie-taylor-makes-flying-visit.html

The Olympic medallist and world champion was in Shannon ahead of her Aer Lingus flight back to the US following the Christmas break
There was excitement at Shannon Airport earlier this week as one of the country’s all-time greatest sporting legends, Katie Taylor, made a flying visit. USE ARRO

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:01:01 GMT Shannon,Katie Taylor,Clare,Shannon Airport David Hurley Munster Rugby come up just short against Leinster in Thomond Park arm wrestle https://www.clarelive.ie/news/rugby/1976260/munster-rugby-come-up-just-short-against-leinster-in-thomond-park-arm-wrestle.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/rugby/1976260/munster-rugby-come-up-just-short-against-leinster-in-thomond-park-arm-wrestle.html

Munster suffered a 13-8 defeat to their great rivals in front of a capacity attendance of 26,006 on Saturday night
MUNSTER Rugby came up just short in their bid to secure a first double over Leinster since the 2014/2015 season when going down 13-8 at Thomond Park on Saturday night. Munster ha

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:48:20 GMT Munster Rugby,Leinster Rugby,United Rugby Championship,Thomond Park Colm Kinsella 'A great opportunity': Munster GAA team up with major Irish retailer once again https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1969814/a-great-opportunity-munster-gaa-team-up-with-major-irish-retailer-once-again.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1969814/a-great-opportunity-munster-gaa-team-up-with-major-irish-retailer-once-again.html

The 2026 Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League Final is scheduled for Saturday, January 17
Co-Op Superstores is delighted to renew its sponsorship of the 2026 Munster Hurling League. The opening games will take place on Saturday, January 3 as Waterford travel to face All-Ireland champions

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:55:01 GMT Clare,Hurling,TG4 Ellie McCarthy Munster Rugby stars deliver some Christmas cheer with visit to sick children at UHL https://www.clarelive.ie/news/christmas-in-clare/1971420/munster-rugby-stars-deliver-some-christmas-cheer-with-visit-to-sick-children-at-uhl.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/christmas-in-clare/1971420/munster-rugby-stars-deliver-some-christmas-cheer-with-visit-to-sick-children-at-uhl.html

The players spent time chatting and posing for pictures with the young patients, their parents and the nursing and medical staff
A delegation from the Munster rugby team visited the Children’s Ark paediatric unit at University Hospital Limerick to dispense some festive cheer among the young p

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:21:02 GMT Ennis,University Hospital Limerick,Munster Rugby Ellie McCarthy Munster Rugby and Leinster Rugby reveal line-ups for Christmas derby clash at Thomond Park https://www.clarelive.ie/news/rugby/1975076/munster-rugby-and-leinster-rugby-reveal-line-ups-for-christmas-derby-clash-at-thomond-park.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/rugby/1975076/munster-rugby-and-leinster-rugby-reveal-line-ups-for-christmas-derby-clash-at-thomond-park.html

Munster host Leinster in a Christmas interprovincial clash in the URC at a sold-out Thomond Park on December 27, 7.45pm
THE Munster Rugby team has been named for the Saturday, December 27 sold-out United Rugby Championship Round 8 Interprovincial derby clash with Leinster at Thomond Park, 7.4

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:04:50 GMT Munster Rugby,Leinster Rugby,United Rugby Championship,Thomond Park Colm Kinsella Former Clare hurler says he received death threats after Limerick championship tie incident https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1947077/former-clare-hurler-says-he-received-death-threats-after-limerick-championship-tie-incident.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1947077/former-clare-hurler-says-he-received-death-threats-after-limerick-championship-tie-incident.html

Aaron Fitzgerald was speaking about the incident with Gearoid Hegarty this week
Former Clare hurler Aaron Fitzgerald has revealed that he received death threats following an incident with Limerick senior hurler Gearoid Hegarty in the 2022 Munster Championship. Fitzgerald ended up on the groun

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:55:01 GMT Limerick GAA,Hurling,Clare GAA,Munster GAA Paul Shaughnessy Two major golf events to tee up Clare’s global spotlight as county swings into preparation https://www.clarelive.ie/news/golf/1930694/two-major-golf-events-to-tee-up-clares-global-spotlight-as-county-swings-into-preparation.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/golf/1930694/two-major-golf-events-to-tee-up-clares-global-spotlight-as-county-swings-into-preparation.html

Cllr Michael Shannon says Clare County Council must ensure the counties 'unique and beautiful image' shines during the 2026 Irish Open and Walker Cup
Clare County Council has welcomed confirmation that the county will be hosting two major international golf events: the 2026 Irish Open in Doon

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:45:03 GMT Clare County Council,Lahinch,Doonbeg,Trump International,Ennis,Kilrush Paige Foley Clare GAA clubs at risk as more young people emigrate amid housing crisis https://www.clarelive.ie/news/clare-sport/1930800/clare-gaa-clubs-at-risk-as-more-young-people-emigrate-amid-housing-crisis.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/clare-sport/1930800/clare-gaa-clubs-at-risk-as-more-young-people-emigrate-amid-housing-crisis.html

Clare County Council aims to tackle rural depopulation amid growing concerns over its impact on small GAA clubs, with calls for stronger housing activation efforts
Clare County Council has said they will work with Clare GAA to help revive rural communities and secure the future of small local

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:38:38 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,GAA,Clare GAA,Fine Gael,Housing Paige Foley Sharp drop in women's participation in sport sparks calls for greater support in Clare https://www.clarelive.ie/news/clare-sport/1920238/sharp-drop-in-women-s-participation-in-sport-sparks-calls-for-greater-support-in-clare.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/clare-sport/1920238/sharp-drop-in-women-s-participation-in-sport-sparks-calls-for-greater-support-in-clare.html

It has been claimed that social pressures may make girls feel self conscious and excluded from sport
Social pressures, body image and gender stereotyping may make girls feel self conscious and create barriers to participating in sports across Clare it has been claimed. Efforts to strengthen s

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:11:01 GMT Clare,Clare County Council Paige Foley 'Messy affair': Resignations and objections as new GAA rules spark controversy in club game https://www.clarelive.ie/news/national-news/1907479/shamrocks-objection-takes-new-twist-as-team-management-resigns-in-protest-at-not-being-consulted.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/national-news/1907479/shamrocks-objection-takes-new-twist-as-team-management-resigns-in-protest-at-not-being-consulted.html

Fallout continues from controversial result in Offaly Senior Football Championship as two-point score is disputed
The introduction of the new Gaelic Football rules earlier this year were hailed as a major success, given the quality of the 2025 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. However

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:50:54 GMT Offaly GAA,Shamrocks GAA,Tullamore,Offaly,GAA Kevin Corrigan American football star visits Clare tourist attraction ahead of historic Croke Park clash https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1902151/american-football-star-visits-clare-tourist-attraction-ahead-of-historic-croke-park-clash.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1902151/american-football-star-visits-clare-tourist-attraction-ahead-of-historic-croke-park-clash.html

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings will feature in the first-ever NFL regular season match at GAA headquarters on Sunday afternoon
Ahead of the first-ever regular season NFL match in Ireland this weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers have arrived in Ireland and are currently underta

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:31:03 GMT Cliffs of Moher,Clare tourism,Clare,Pittsburg Steelers,Minnesota Vikings,Croke Park,NFL David Hurley 'Dream come true': Clare woman to fly the flag for Ireland as she chases dream race https://www.clarelive.ie/news/other-sport/1897840/dream-come-true-clare-woman-to-fly-the-flag-for-ireland-as-she-chases-dream-race.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/other-sport/1897840/dream-come-true-clare-woman-to-fly-the-flag-for-ireland-as-she-chases-dream-race.html

"This is about proving that I belong at this level and continuing to break down barriers for women in motorsport"
Clare native Laura O'Connell is gearing up for the race of her life later this month as she represents Ireland at the Racing Women Nations Trophy in Donington Park, UK. The Ennis

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:56:03 GMT Clare,Ennis Greg Mulhall 'Shameful' - Priests condemn decision to hold Irish Open at Donald Trump's Doonbeg course https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1892923/shameful-priests-condemn-decision-to-hold-irish-open-at-donald-trump-s-doonbeg-course.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1892923/shameful-priests-condemn-decision-to-hold-irish-open-at-donald-trump-s-doonbeg-course.html

Association of Catholic Priests: 'He is promoting many policies that are directly contrary to the message of Jesus'
The Association of Catholic Priests has said it is 'very disappointed' at the choice of US President Donald Trump’s course in Doonbeg, Co Clare, for next year’s Irish Open Golf

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:48:37 GMT Kilkenny,Donald Trump,Doonbeg Sam Matthews When and how to watch the Irish in action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo https://www.clarelive.ie/news/national-news/1892055/when-and-how-to-watch-the-irish-in-action-at-the-world-athletics-championships-in-tokyo.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/national-news/1892055/when-and-how-to-watch-the-irish-in-action-at-the-world-athletics-championships-in-tokyo.html

A host of Irish athletes will be involved in the championships, which begin in Japan this Saturday
The 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships get underway this weekend in Tokyo. It's set to be the world's largest sporting event this year after more than 2,000 athletes qualified fro

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:55:39 GMT National news,Sharlene Mawdsley,Rhasidat Adeleke,Mark English Diarmuid Shortt Donald Trump's Doonbeg resort to host Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship in 2026 https://www.clarelive.ie/news/golf/1891151/donald-trump-s-doonbeg-resort-to-host-amgen-irish-open-golf-championship-in-2026.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/golf/1891151/donald-trump-s-doonbeg-resort-to-host-amgen-irish-open-golf-championship-in-2026.html

The 2026 Amgen Irish Open will take place at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg next September
The 2026 Amgen Irish Open is set to be staged at a Co Clare links course for the second time in seven years. The DP World Tour confirmed on Wednesday that there is a new venue for the Amgen Iri

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:31:01 GMT Doonbeg,Trump International,Clare,Donald Trump Colm Kinsella 'What an honour it is': Paul Madden appointed manager of Clare senior football team https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1869731/what-an-honour-it-is-paul-madden-appointed-manager-of-clare-senior-football-team.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1869731/what-an-honour-it-is-paul-madden-appointed-manager-of-clare-senior-football-team.html

This news comes just days after it was announced that Peter Keane would be stepping town from his role as manager after one season
Ennis native Paul Madden has succeeded Peter Keane as the new manager of the Clare senior football team. This news comes just days after it was announced that Mr

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:55:00 GMT Clare GAA,Ennis,Clare Ellie McCarthy 'I really enjoyed my time': Manager of Clare Senior Football team departs after one season https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1868124/i-really-enjoyed-my-time-manager-of-clare-senior-football-team-departs-after-one-season.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/sport/1868124/i-really-enjoyed-my-time-manager-of-clare-senior-football-team-departs-after-one-season.html

Peter Keane cited that 'a combination of factors' influenced this decision
Peter Keane is stepping down from his role as manager of the Clare senior football team after just one season. The Kerry native, who issued a statement on Sunday with Clare GAA, cited that "a combination of factors" in

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:55:00 GMT Clare GAA,Clare,Kerry Ellie McCarthy PICTURES: Disappointment for Clare minor hurlers in All-Ireland final defeat to Waterford https://www.clarelive.ie/news/gaa/1837356/pictures-disappointment-for-clare-minor-hurlers-in-all-ireland-final-defeat-to-waterford.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/gaa/1837356/pictures-disappointment-for-clare-minor-hurlers-in-all-ireland-final-defeat-to-waterford.html

Played before a crowd of more than 15,000, the final score at Semple Stadium, Thurles was Waterford 1-18 Clare 0-10
There was disappointment for the Clare minor hurlers at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles on Saturday evening as they lost to Waterford in the All-Ireland final. Click NEXT or use t

]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:03:33 GMT All-Ireland Championships,Hurling,GAA,FBD Semple Stadium,Clare GAA David Hurley GAA GUIDE: All eyes on Clare minors in All-Ireland hurling final showdown with Waterford https://www.clarelive.ie/news/gaa/1833220/gaa-guide-all-eyes-on-clare-minors-in-all-ireland-hurling-final-showdown-with-waterford.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/gaa/1833220/gaa-guide-all-eyes-on-clare-minors-in-all-ireland-hurling-final-showdown-with-waterford.html

Clare fans can watch live as young Banner hurlers go for glory in Thurles this Saturday
Clare GAA fans are gearing up for a massive weekend as the county's minor stars take centre stage in the All-Ireland final against Waterford. With the match live on TG4 and four senior football quarter-fin

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:55:02 GMT GAA,RTÉ,GAA+,TG4,All-Ireland Championships,Croke Park,FBD Semple Stadium,Clare GAA,Hurling,Waterford Greg Mulhall GAA GUIDE: When and where to watch Clare minors v Cork in All-Ireland semi-final live on TV https://www.clarelive.ie/news/gaa/1824574/gaa-guide-when-and-where-to-watch-clare-minors-v-cork-in-all-ireland-semi-final-live-on-tv.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/gaa/1824574/gaa-guide-when-and-where-to-watch-clare-minors-v-cork-in-all-ireland-semi-final-live-on-tv.html

Clare take on Munster rivals in Semple Stadium showdown this Sunday afternoon with a place in the final up for grabs
Clare GAA fans have a big one to look forward to this weekend as the county’s minors bid for a place in the All-Ireland final in one of 14 inter-county games airing live across

]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:30:02 GMT GAA,RTÉ,GAA+,TG4,Clare,Clare GAA,Cork Greg Mulhall