Flannan’s fire more wides than scores to lose out to Athenry in Croke Cup semi-final
*Thomas O’Connor at the final whistle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ST FLANNAN’S College have exited the Croke Cup at the semi-final stage to Presentation Athenry.
‘The bottom line is we need to find new players’ – Lohan
*Dylan McMahon is staking a claim for a spot in defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s hurlers have no choice but to find players for the attrition of the modern game, manager Brian Lohan has stressed.
St Flannan’s ‘have the leadership in them to sort things out on the field’
*Thomas O’Connor celebrates scoring St Flannan’s second goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ST FLANNAN’S COLLEGE showed their character to put themselves within sixty minutes of reaching the Croke Cup final in Croke Park.
Clare player ratings vs Kildare: Tony Kelly delivers first hurling clinic of 2026
*Clare captain, Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. STILL UNBEATEN from four outings, Clare left Newbridge with a sense of relief after shaking off a stubborn Kildare but not for the first time it was captain Tony Kelly who led the way.
Clare relieved to leave Newbridge going somewhere
*Conor Cleary was solid in defence for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FROM being in ‘Newbridge going nowhere’ to eventually turning the tide, Clare are now on the brink of a return to the top tier of the National Hurling League following a fourth consecutive victory.
Final flourish sends St Flannan’s into Croke Cup semi-finals
*Patrick Finnernan celebrates. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ST FLANNAN’S COLLEGE are through to the semi-finals of the Croke Cup, producing a strong finish to overcome CBC Kilkenny.
Clare player ratings vs Down: Dream debut for Dunford with Malone & O’Farrell strong attacking options from defence
*Photograph: Ruth Griffin SENAN DUNFORD impressed with a dream debut in the National League as Clare made it three from three to strengthen their push back to the top tier.
Flannan’s target run to Croke Park following Harty Cup heartbreak
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FRESH from the disappointment of losing a successive Dr Harty Cup decider, St Flannan’s College are already eyeing up a shot at national glory and a trip to Croke Park.
St Flannan’s lose out in Harty Cup final for second year running
*A dejected Darragh McNamara at the final whistle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ST FLANNAN’S COLLEGE have been defeated by St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh in the final of the Dr Harty Cup.
Clare player ratings vs Dublin: Match winning display from Quilligan
*Clare goalkeeper, Eibhear Quilligan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. IN what will likely be one of Clare’s tightest league encounters, big scores at vital moments helped kick start the Banner’s push for promotion in the National Hurling League.