Sharon Dolan D’Arcy
@dolandarcy.bsky.social
Journalist at The Clare Champion. Former courts reporter at The Sligo Weekender. West of Ireland wordsmith.
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Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
July 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.
Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn
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Death of much-loved former bishop Willie Walsh announced
Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Killaloe, Willie Walsh has died at the age of 90. It is understood he died late yesterday at his residence in Ennis. Bishop Walsh has been in relatively good health, and as recently as last Thursday attended…
Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Killaloe, Willie Walsh has died at the age of 90. It is understood he died late yesterday at his residence in Ennis. Bishop Walsh has been in relatively good health, and as recently as last Thursday attended…
Death of much-loved former bishop Willie Walsh announced
Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Killaloe, Willie Walsh has died at the age of 90. It is understood he died late yesterday at his residence in Ennis. Bishop Walsh has been in relatively good health, and as recently as last Thursday attended the Clare Haven 30th anniversary celebration at the Old Ground hotel in Ennis. He was Parish Priest in Ennis for a number of years before being appointed Bishop of Killaloe in 1994 where he served until 2010.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Death of much-loved former bishop Willie Walsh announced
Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Killaloe, Willie Walsh has died at the age of 90. It is understood he died late yesterday at his residence in Ennis. Bishop Walsh has been in relatively good health, and as recently as last Thursday attended…
Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Killaloe, Willie Walsh has died at the age of 90. It is understood he died late yesterday at his residence in Ennis. Bishop Walsh has been in relatively good health, and as recently as last Thursday attended…
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#3goodthings
1. Two boys on a bed.
2. Whoop de doo - a new Anne Tyler! LOVE her. Someone called me the Irish Anne Tyler in a long-ago review: made my year.
3. Made the Champion. Thanks so much @dolandarcy.bsky.social!
1. Two boys on a bed.
2. Whoop de doo - a new Anne Tyler! LOVE her. Someone called me the Irish Anne Tyler in a long-ago review: made my year.
3. Made the Champion. Thanks so much @dolandarcy.bsky.social!
February 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#3goodthings
1. Two boys on a bed.
2. Whoop de doo - a new Anne Tyler! LOVE her. Someone called me the Irish Anne Tyler in a long-ago review: made my year.
3. Made the Champion. Thanks so much @dolandarcy.bsky.social!
1. Two boys on a bed.
2. Whoop de doo - a new Anne Tyler! LOVE her. Someone called me the Irish Anne Tyler in a long-ago review: made my year.
3. Made the Champion. Thanks so much @dolandarcy.bsky.social!
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There are 'no plans to close Ireland's embassy in Israel' despite the Israeli decision to close its embassy in Dublin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said
No plans to close Ireland's embassy in Israel - Tánaiste
There are "no plans to close Ireland's embassy in Israel" despite the Israeli decision to close its embassy in Dublin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said.
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December 15, 2024 at 2:40 PM
There are 'no plans to close Ireland's embassy in Israel' despite the Israeli decision to close its embassy in Dublin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said
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11pm update from official stations and Mace Head gusting to 141kmh again, Newport Mayo 126kmh, Shannon Airport 120km and Cork 115kmh. Rain moving across country and winds will peak for most areas over the coming hours as #StormDarragh tracks across the country. Photo between Firies and Castlemaine.
December 6, 2024 at 11:26 PM
11pm update from official stations and Mace Head gusting to 141kmh again, Newport Mayo 126kmh, Shannon Airport 120km and Cork 115kmh. Rain moving across country and winds will peak for most areas over the coming hours as #StormDarragh tracks across the country. Photo between Firies and Castlemaine.
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A well-known East Clare building contractor is heading to the Dáil after securing his election in the 16th count without reaching the quota. Following the distribution of Roisín Garvey's 5,825 votes, Councillor Cooney got 1,110 votes leaving him with a final tally of 10,790.
December 1, 2024 at 8:21 PM
A well-known East Clare building contractor is heading to the Dáil after securing his election in the 16th count without reaching the quota. Following the distribution of Roisín Garvey's 5,825 votes, Councillor Cooney got 1,110 votes leaving him with a final tally of 10,790.
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For the second election in a row Sinn Féin has taken a seat in Clare, with a very solid performance from Donna McGettigan getting her over the line.
December 1, 2024 at 8:18 PM
For the second election in a row Sinn Féin has taken a seat in Clare, with a very solid performance from Donna McGettigan getting her over the line.
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Cathal Crowe (FF) elected on Count 15
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+810) 10,803
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+920) 12,344
Joe Cooney (FG) (+821) 9,680
Leonora Carey (FG) (+332) 6,870
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+325) 5,825
Eliminated - Roisín Garvey (GP)
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+810) 10,803
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+920) 12,344
Joe Cooney (FG) (+821) 9,680
Leonora Carey (FG) (+332) 6,870
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+325) 5,825
Eliminated - Roisín Garvey (GP)
December 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Cathal Crowe (FF) elected on Count 15
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+810) 10,803
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+920) 12,344
Joe Cooney (FG) (+821) 9,680
Leonora Carey (FG) (+332) 6,870
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+325) 5,825
Eliminated - Roisín Garvey (GP)
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+810) 10,803
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+920) 12,344
Joe Cooney (FG) (+821) 9,680
Leonora Carey (FG) (+332) 6,870
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+325) 5,825
Eliminated - Roisín Garvey (GP)
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Quota - 12182 Count 14
Timmy Dooley (FF) ELECTED
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+22) 9,993
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+954) 11,424
Joe Cooney (FG) (+92) 8,859
Leonora Carey (FG) (+111) 6,538
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+75) 5,500
Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
Eliminated - Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
Timmy Dooley (FF) ELECTED
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+22) 9,993
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+954) 11,424
Joe Cooney (FG) (+92) 8,859
Leonora Carey (FG) (+111) 6,538
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+75) 5,500
Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
Eliminated - Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
December 1, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Quota - 12182 Count 14
Timmy Dooley (FF) ELECTED
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+22) 9,993
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+954) 11,424
Joe Cooney (FG) (+92) 8,859
Leonora Carey (FG) (+111) 6,538
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+75) 5,500
Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
Eliminated - Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
Timmy Dooley (FF) ELECTED
Donna McGettigan (SF) (+22) 9,993
Cathal Crowe (FF) (+954) 11,424
Joe Cooney (FG) (+92) 8,859
Leonora Carey (FG) (+111) 6,538
Roisín Garvey (GP) (+75) 5,500
Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
Eliminated - Eddie Punch (II) (+56) 4,978
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All you need to know about the candidates running in the general election in Clare
Are you still not sure what way to cast your vote in Clare this Friday? Well the Clare Champion has got you covered. The Champion’s team of award winning journalists have conducted detailed interviews with all 20…
Are you still not sure what way to cast your vote in Clare this Friday? Well the Clare Champion has got you covered. The Champion’s team of award winning journalists have conducted detailed interviews with all 20…
All you need to know about the candidates running in the general election in Clare
Are you still not sure what way to cast your vote in Clare this Friday? Well the Clare Champion has got you covered. The Champion’s team of award winning journalists have conducted detailed interviews with all 20 candidates contesting the general election in the Banner County. If there is a question you wanted asked, we’ve already asked it, and we have all the answers you need.
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November 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM
All you need to know about the candidates running in the general election in Clare
Are you still not sure what way to cast your vote in Clare this Friday? Well the Clare Champion has got you covered. The Champion’s team of award winning journalists have conducted detailed interviews with all 20…
Are you still not sure what way to cast your vote in Clare this Friday? Well the Clare Champion has got you covered. The Champion’s team of award winning journalists have conducted detailed interviews with all 20…
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Doolough’s Hollywood star turns 100
The most famous resident in Mowlam Nursing Home in Kilrush, former actor and model, Patricia Locke (née McMahon) turned 100 on Monday, November 11. Her celebration of choice to mark her centenary birthday was an afternoon tea party which was attended by her…
The most famous resident in Mowlam Nursing Home in Kilrush, former actor and model, Patricia Locke (née McMahon) turned 100 on Monday, November 11. Her celebration of choice to mark her centenary birthday was an afternoon tea party which was attended by her…
Doolough’s Hollywood star turns 100
The most famous resident in Mowlam Nursing Home in Kilrush, former actor and model, Patricia Locke (née McMahon) turned 100 on Monday, November 11. Her celebration of choice to mark her centenary birthday was an afternoon tea party which was attended by her family, friends and care-givers in her room that was specially decorated for the momentous occasion. Raised in Doolough, Patricia was the eldest of six children and left home in the early 1950s.
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November 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Doolough’s Hollywood star turns 100
The most famous resident in Mowlam Nursing Home in Kilrush, former actor and model, Patricia Locke (née McMahon) turned 100 on Monday, November 11. Her celebration of choice to mark her centenary birthday was an afternoon tea party which was attended by her…
The most famous resident in Mowlam Nursing Home in Kilrush, former actor and model, Patricia Locke (née McMahon) turned 100 on Monday, November 11. Her celebration of choice to mark her centenary birthday was an afternoon tea party which was attended by her…
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Is there any council cash for the Shannon estuary plan?
Clare County Council has been called on to detail what resources it has available to contribute towards compiling a Designated Marine Area Plan (DMAP) which has been committed to in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce plan. Fianna Fáil…
Clare County Council has been called on to detail what resources it has available to contribute towards compiling a Designated Marine Area Plan (DMAP) which has been committed to in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce plan. Fianna Fáil…
Is there any council cash for the Shannon estuary plan?
Clare County Council has been called on to detail what resources it has available to contribute towards compiling a Designated Marine Area Plan (DMAP) which has been committed to in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce plan. Fianna Fáil general election candidate, Rita McInerney in pressing the case for Estuary DMAP, says she wants the council to liaise with local authorities in Limerick and Kerry as well as jointly writing to the Environment Minister seeking confirmation the department is committed to the DMAP and to confirm it will be in place by the end of this year.
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November 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Is there any council cash for the Shannon estuary plan?
Clare County Council has been called on to detail what resources it has available to contribute towards compiling a Designated Marine Area Plan (DMAP) which has been committed to in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce plan. Fianna Fáil…
Clare County Council has been called on to detail what resources it has available to contribute towards compiling a Designated Marine Area Plan (DMAP) which has been committed to in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce plan. Fianna Fáil…