‘The boys were really brave’- O’Connell lauds Clare minors
*Clare minor manager Ger O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s minor hurlers showed bravery, character and class to qualify for the county’s second All-Ireland final in three years.
Magnificent Clare minors advance to All-Ireland final
*Clare captain Graham Ball with John Barry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s minor hurlers went into depths of their resolve and courage to record an incredible semi-final win over Cork in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, overturning a seven-point deficit from the previous meeting between the sides to qualify for a second All-Ireland minor hurling final …
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Camerooney triumphs for Carkill in Tralee debut
*Robert Carkill and family celebrate the success of Camerooney. CLARE greyhound owners tasted success in Galway, Limerick and Kerry over the past week.
‘We’re ready to give All-Ireland semi-final a right go’- O’Connell
*Clare minor captain, Graham Ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill REACHING a fourth successive All-Ireland minor hurling semi-final is testament to the work ongoing with development squads in the county, minor manager Ger O’Connell has said.
Everyone is equal here in Cahercalla, says Residents Forum Chairperson Larry Gavin
*PICTURED: Cahercalla residents chairman Larry Gavin. Photo by John O’Neill “I UNDERSTAND you’re a man who knows how to get things” is a famous line from the Shawshank Redemption, that comes to mind when chatting with Cahercalla resident Larry Gavin. Cahercalla Residents Forum Chairperson, Larry quips, “I’m the go-to guy”. The Cahercalla Residents Forum is a resident-led …
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Double success for Duggan & Cummins
FIVE Banner greyhounds entered the winner’s enclosure at the SIS Limerick meeting on Thursday last with doubles for Tulla’s Donie Duggan and Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Myles Cummins.
Islands on our doorstep: The Clare Echo visits Inis Mór & Inis Oírr
PICTURED: Inis Oírr The Clare Echo visited the Aran Islands this week. One of the most unique locations in Ireland, the islands are a geological extension of the Burren and carry the same magical recipe which keeps visitors returning year after year. Carried by nothing more than a boat, a bike and the breeze, The …
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‘We need everyone’ – Clare can’t afford to be missing players says Keane
*Peter Keane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE cannot afford to be missing players, manager Peter Keane said following their nine point loss to Monaghan.
Clare player ratings vs Monaghan: Improved but inconsistent display from Banner footballers
*Daniel Walsh. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IT WAS an improved display from Clare’s senior footballers but not enough to cause an upset against Monaghan, Colm Shalvey rates the Banner performances.
Fitzgerald receives suspended sentence after stealing €35k from former employer Bank of Ireland to feed gambling addiction
*Colm Fitzgerald. A son of controversial Antrim hurling manger, and Clare hurling legend, Davy Fitzgerald, was given a fully suspended 12-month prison sentence after he admitted stealing €35,000 from his then employer, Bank of Ireland, to feed his “out-of-control gambling addiction”.