Glory For Clare Sportswomen At Mayoral Awards 2023
The Mayor of Clare has said that the winners of this year's Mayoral Awards have "led by example" in their pursuits. Twelve awards were presented to groups and individuals at the ceremony which took place in Áras Chontae an Chláir on Friday evening. Sportspeople were chief amongst the recipients with Clare camogie goalkeeper Doireann Murphy, golfer Aideen Walsh, athlete Rachel Akers, handballers Diarmuid Nash and Colin Crehan, Ennis/Kilrush Women's Rugby Club and the Clare Ladies Football Team all receiving awards. Clare FM Director of Programming Padraic Flaherty was also honoured along with Mick Guinee of Ei Electronics, Snámhaí Sásta founder June Curtin, St. Anne's Community College, Shannon's Order of Malta and Shannon residents Ian Bolger and Darren Byrnes who heroically saved the lives of two children in Doonbeg last August. Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Tony O'Brien said that all of the recipients have inspired others in their endeavours.