The Latest Breaking News from Clare

20 November 1962: The writer talks to Denis Hart about leaving County Clare for London, debut novel The Country Girls, and her new play

This corner of Ireland has been bucking the trend of rural decline for decades, and continues to draw in creative types in search of a more sustainable way of life

The 21-year-old Lahinch amateur, who was a qualifier, surged into the early lead and shot an impressive 69 at Pebble Beach

Galway take on Limerick in Croke Park on Saturday while Kilkenny do battle with Clare on Sunday.

Roz Purcell, former Miss Universe Ireland, came across a hot tub like pool on a beach in Liscannor, Clahane, County Clare, sharing a picture of the idyllic spot online

Money is seen as a catch-all solution to developing hurling, but if it was that simple, why aren't Dublin far more successful?

The hurling action sees Galway face Tipperary and Clare take on Dublin

It wasn’t without controversy, however, with referee Liam Gordon having to be escorted off the pitch at the final whistle after failing to award what appeared to be an obvious free in front of the Limerick posts for Clare after Peter Casey shouldered Tony Kelly into the chest.

John Kiely's defending All-Ireland champions advanced to the provincial decider with a nervy one-point win over Cork last month