Clare Scanlan

Corkonian living in Limerick.Mother/Wife/fond of singing/watching all sport/music, plenty of it. No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted. #bekind

[Munster P.P.S. @Munsterpps]

TUS Corn an Darra Uí Dhonabhain (17 C Hurling) Semi-Final Result

Clonakilty Community College 2-17
Hazelwood College Dromcollogher 1-7

[Munster P.P.S. @Munsterpps]

TUS Munster GAA PPS Corn an Darra Uí Dhonabhain (17 C Hurling) Quarter Final Result

CBS Dungarvan 1-17
St Augustines 2-12

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

Thought this a nice touch.

[Stephen Gleeson @StephenGleeson_]

"We watched the football on Thursday night and saw how they played with such passion.." the Ireland rugby captain after beating Australia in the Aviva gives a nod to how his side wanted the crowd cheering like the Republic had this week #rugby

[Monagea LGFC @MonageaLGFC]

Amazing spot prizes to be won in our raffle. Don't miss out. €5 for 3 tickets

Link: https://t.co/d8u0YQJnmp

Monagea LGFC Annual Table Quiz Fundraiser

Thursday 20th Nov @ 8pm @ Whelans Bar, Newcastle West

[Munster P.P.S. @Munsterpps]

TUS Munster GAA PPS Corn an Darra Uí Dhonabhain (17 C Hurling) Quarter Final Result

St Marys Newport 2-22
Rice College Ennis 1-11

[Munster P.P.S. @Munsterpps]

TUS Munster GAA PPS Corn an Darra Uí Dhonabhain (17 C Hurling) Result

Hazelwood College Dromcollogher 1-25
Patrician Academy Mallow 0-18

[Munster P.P.S. @Munsterpps]

TUS Munster GAA PPS Corn an Darra Ui Dhonabhain (17 C Hurling) Round 1 Result

Salesian Secondary College Pallaskenry 0-21
Scoil Pól Kilfinane 1-14

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

*****

"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

Is there any road to take to and from work that doesn't have road works. Honestly, it's absolutely frustrating. It's great to see improvements, but all routes at the same time!

[Monagea GAA @MonageaCLG]

🌟🌟Awards day for our Allstars this morning thanks to Yvonne and John for their time, a big thank you to the TY students who are excellent every week and make these days possible 🌟🌟@LimerickCLG @GAACommunity @sinead_crowley @MonageaLGFC

[Irish Football Pics @irish_pics]

I really hope this man is still fit, healthy and hating on Paddy’s Day. Legend 👏🏻

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

Huge congratulations to @smincw what a win. Great to be able to tune in. @MonageaCLG @MonageaLGFC

[Animation Dingle - @animationdingle.bsky.social @ANIMATIONDINGLE]

Join Colm Tobin & Aidan O’Donovan, founders of @turnipandduck, as they dive into the journey of 'Maddie and Triggs' from its audio-first roots on RTEjr Radio to a 52-episode preschool series for Rtejr & CBeebies.
This event is supported by @RTEjr
#AD25 #PitchingAnimation #KidsTV

[Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh @LimerickCouncil]

View gallery: Limerick Person of the Year 2024 Awards

Twenty-four-year-old UL Graduate Olivia Humphreys has been named Limerick Person of the Year 2024 at a ceremony in the Clayton Hotel in Limerick last Friday.

Olivia, from Pallasgreen, was honoured for her life-changing invention for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment, which previously secured her the prestigious James Dyson 2024 award.

➡️ https://t.co/bW7QbJOAoW

#LimerickEdgeEmbrace #Limerick

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

@MonageaLGFC @LimerickCouncil Aww thank you. Couldn't have done any of it without the help and support from everyone down through the years. #niamhanddarra

[RTS Republic of Ireland @RTS_ROI]

⭐️ Congratulations to our Animation & Children's Programming nominees, with thanks to First Element

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

@RTEsport @BallygowanWater

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

I loved Fraggle rock.

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

42 years ago today, Fraggle Rock debuted.

The theme song will always be a banger.

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

What a brilliant photo of the pitch this evening.

[Monagea GAA @MonageaCLG]

The Monagea GAA field this evening

[Clare Scanlan @clareodscan]

The lack of electricity is definitely challenging, but we're enjoying the #sneachta all the same. Well done to all the crews out restoring power and maintaining roads. Lots of locals helping out too.