Madden resigns as Clare soccer's PRO

JIM MADDEN has resigned as public relations officer (PRO) of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL), writes Páraic McMahon

The Clare Echo has learned that the Shannon man, a native of Tipperary, tendered his resignation last Thursday in a letter issued to the Executive of the CDSL.

A former Chairman of the CDSL, the Shannon Olympic man is understood to have made the decision in light of disciplinary sanctions issued following the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup tie between Newmarket Celtic A and Avenue Utd B.

Madden confirmed to The Clare Echo on Friday afternoon that he has stepped down as PRO. “I have served on the CDSL for 20-odd years and I just wasn’t enjoying myself in the role anymore,” he said. “I have given a lot of my life to soccer,” Jim added.

CDSL Chairman, Jason Ryan is understood