Minors showing their ability to recover from setbacks – O’Connell
CLARE’s minor hurling management have identified improving on preparation as essential for Friday’s showdown with Waterford.
Qualification for Clare Cup final ‘real landmark’ of Tulla Utd’s progression
*Tulla Utd celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Joe Buckley TULLA UTD are thrilled to have qualified for a first-ever Clare Cup final with manager Mike Moloney describing the feat as “a real landmark” in their progression.
‘We have to go to Tipp with a real focus’ – Hayes & minors braced for Premier battle
*Clare’s minor footballers. Photograph: James Downes DESPITE SUCCESSIVE wins, Clare minor footballers still have it all to play for in the final round of phase one of the Munster championship.
Tulla inflict the Kilker blow on Bridge to seal historic Clare Cup final appearance
*Simon Kilker saves Filip Mostowy’s header. Photograph: Joe Buckley Tulla United’s unprecedented season continued unabated when relievedly advancing to a first ever Clare Cup Final amidst an exceedingly tense finale with Bridge United in Frank Healy Park.
Clare minors lower Limerick to set up do or die tie with Waterford
*Evan Crimmins goes into the air to claim the sliotar. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE teed up a winner-takes-all final round showdown against Waterford for a place in a historic fourth consecutive Munster Minor Hurling Final following a commanding victory over Limerick.
Clare player ratings vs Cork: Malone the man to set the way as Banner’s best
*Cathal Malone gets away from Tim O’Mahony. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A DRAMATIC finish saw Clare start their Munster championship with a draw at home to Cork, there were plenty spills and thrills as Eoin Brennan rates the performances of the men in saffron and blue.
Doora/Barefield ladies win first senior title beating Bricks in league final
*Siofra Ní Chonaill accepts the league trophy from Clare LGFA Chair Theresa Roseingrave. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. It’s a long time coming but crucially St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield did get over the line for their first senior title when making it third time lucky in a final against Kilmurry Ibrickane in Cooraclare.
‘We have to raise our levels for Tipperary’ – Fahy
*Clare centre back James Hegarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’S U20 hurlers have to ‘raise their levels’ to pick up successive wins in the Munster championship.
Brilliant Burke hits Déise for 17 as Clare minors record back to back wins
*Conor Burke. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. BACK to back wins have been recorded by Clare’s minor footballers, the latest seeing them overcome Waterford by twelve points.
‘Clare faithful will row in behind minor hurlers because of their character’ – O’Connell
*Clare players celebrate their win over Tipperary in the Munster MHC. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CHARACTER of the Clare minor hurlers will encourage the Banner faithful to row behind the team according to the side’s manager.
