Shannon Airport has landed a new twice weekly service to Frankfurt which takes flight next April. It brings 16,700 extra seats and is a big win for business travel and regional tourism. Frankfurt is a global gateway & a strong link for Shannon.

Ennistymon came to a standstill for local hero Joe Crosse who died tragically on Thursday. A retained firefighter, he raised thousands of euros for local causes in his 46 years & was held in the highest of esteem in North Clare. RIP Joe.

Barefield was full of "broken hearts" for a vigil to remember Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara. “The unspeakable tragedy that has befallen our parish is difficult to speak about and comprehend or get our minds around," - Fr Tom Fitzpatrick.

Kilfenora's Jonathan Keane, a member of Lahinch Golf Club (@LahinchGolfClub) becomes the first local South of Ireland winner since JD Smyth back in 1968.

Inagh/Kilnamona off to a winning start, string of strong performers for them all over the field. Ten different scorers over the hour for the winners. FT: Inagh/Kilnamona 0-31 Corofin 0-18 #ClareSHC #GAA.

Full-back Keith White with Inagh/Kilnamona’s twentieth point. Inagh/Kilnamona 0-20 Corofin 0-12 (43) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Three points separate Inagh/Kilnamona and Corofin in Gurteen. Five from frees for Inamona, Diarmuid Cahill the scorer in chief for Corofin. HT: Inagh/Kilnamona 0-11 Corofin 0-8.#ClareSHC #GAA.

Massive win for Kilmaley, they trailed by eleven points at half-time and record a one point win over Ballyea in the first round of the #ClareSHC. They outscored Ballyea 2-13 0-7 in the second half. Conor Cleary & Tommy Barry excellent. FT: Kilmaley 2-20 Ballyea 3-16. #GAA.

Short puck out to Fergal Guinane, he finds Aaron Griffin and he levels it from an acute angle. Ballyea 3-16 Kilmaley 2-19 (61) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Tony Kelly plucks the sliotar from the sky to equalise but Kilmaley reply at the other end to regain the lead thanks to Mikey O'Malley. Four minutes of additional time. Kilmaley 2-19 Ballyea 3-15 (60) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Kilmaley go in front for the first time, substitute Eoin Enright pops the sliotar to Conor Cleary who rattles the net. Kilmaley 2-18 Ballyea 3-13 (55) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Tony Kelly with Ballyea's first score in eleven minutes. Kilmaley work the ball up field, Tom O'Rourke is fouled by Jack Browne who is dismissed on a second yellow card. Ballyea 3-13 Kilmaley 1-18 (53) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Two points in succession from Seán O'Loughlin which is five in a row from Kilmaley. Gap is one point. Ballyea 3-12 Kilmaley 1-17 (50) #GAA #ClareSHC.

Kilmaley have three points in a row to reduce the deficit to three points. Conor Cleary operating in attack has converted a sideline cut. Ballyea 3-12 Kilmaley 1-15 (45) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Much improved second half from Kilmaley, Tommy Barry has pulled back a goal for them. Ballyea 3-10 Kilmaley 1-11 (38) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Outstanding first half from Ballyea, level of work rate as impressive as some of the scores from Tony Kelly and Mossy Gavin. HT: Ballyea 3-9 Kilmaley 0-7. #ClareSHC #GAA.

Ballyea strike for a third goal. Morgan Garry delivers to Tony Kelly and he gives a pinpoint pass across the goal to Mossy Gavin who rounds Bryan O’Loughlin. Ballyea 3-8 Kilmaley 0-5 (30) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Second goal from Tony Kelly, he has 2-2 in the first twenty minutes for Ballyea. Ballyea 2-7 Kilmaley 0-2 (19) #ClareSHC #GAA.

Goal from Tony Kelly, strong start from Ballyea. Ballyea 1-5 Kilmaley 0-1 (10).#ClareSHC #GAA.

Substitute Darragh McNamara gets the winning goal for Clooney/Quin. His brother Seán with a block at the other end of the field to turn over possession which led to the goal. FT: Clooney/Quin 1-18 Broadford 2-12. #ClareSHC #GAA.