Eoin Brennan

Dub step is Clare’s sole focus

Peter Duggan and Paddy Doyle react to the breaking ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE supporters could probably name their starting line-up for the opening round of the Munster Senior Championship series now but as they found out to their cost in 2025, an inter-county team is only as good as it supporting cast.

Quilligan is Eibhear ready for action once more

*Eibhear Quilligan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill.  CLARE goalkeeper Eibhear Quilligan is back from a serious knee injury ahead of schedule to help lead the county’s quest for promotion back to the top flight of the Allianz National Hurling League.

Éire Óg gunned down by Ballygunner in Munster final

*A disappointed Shane O’Donnell watches on as Ballygunner are crowned Munster champions. Photograph: Ruth Griffin.  ÉIRE ÓG’s historic hurling season has come to an end at the hands of Ballygunner who have now won more Munster senior hurling titles than any other club in the province.