*Clare’s minor hurlers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. AN INABILITY to get on ball in the middle third of the pitch hindered Clare’s minor hurlers from clawing back against Cork while falling to their third loss in four games.
*Tristan O’Callaghan is put under pressure by David Clifford. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE are targeting a return to Croke Park as they bid to prepare for a first-ever Tailteann Cup campaign.
*Hermitage FC captain, Candice Brennan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WITH THE league trophy already secured, Hermitage are determined to add to the season’s winnings on Friday when they take on Bridge United in the CDSL ladies shield final.
*Clare senior hurling manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CLARE’s senior hurlers have a lot of “soul searching” to do in the wake of their biggest defeat in seven years, manager Brian Lohan has admitted.
*Photograph: Joe Buckley THERE WERE CELEBRATIONS aplenty Gaeilscoil Donncha Rua as it moved into its new school building.