Townies too strong for Lissycasey in first round of Clare SFC
*Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg had it easier than expected when they ran out ten point winners against Lissycasey in the opening round of the Clare SFC.
‘We’re failing to back a winner’ – frustration with lack of work on Moneypoint trans-shipment port
Frustration has been expressed among West Clare councillors on the inability to progress a potential trans-shipment port at Moneypoint.
Ennistymon to wait in the long grass for an extra week
*Experienced Ennistymon defender, Lawrence Healy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Thirteen teams will compete to win the 2021 Clare SFC but this weekend only one of them will not be in championship action.
Cratloe begin Clare SFC bid with a win over Cooraclare
*Cratloe’s Shane Neville. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cratloe have started their 2021 Clare SFC bid with a six point victory against Cooraclare.
PUP payment may make families eligible for Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance
Persons in receipt of the COVID PUP payment may be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA).
Danger group will prime Cratloe for championship tilt
Scars remain from Cratloe’s three point county final defeat to Kilmurry Ibrickane last year but the two time champions are determined to make their most of their placing in the toughest group of them all will have them primed for a renewed attempt for honours.
Two separate bike thefts in Clare reported last weekend
Clare Gardaí have issued renewed security advice for bicycle owners in the county following two separate thefts.
St Breckans get Clare SFC campaign off to a high by beating Doora/Barefield
Superbly taken goals were the standout aspect of St Breckans’ impressive first outing in the 2021 Clare SFC as they secured an eighth point win over reigning intermediate champions St Josephs Doora/Barefield.
Lissycasey feeling the pressure to build on last year’s positive run to semi-finals
*Lissycasey’s lightning fast forward, Aaron Griffin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill After advancing to a first semi-final since 2013 last year, Lissycasey will be anxious to build on the progress shown during John Ryan’s opening campaign as senior manager.
Éire Óg aiming to build championship credibility in opening tie
*Éire Óg’s Ikem Ugwueru will bring great strength to the middle third for the Townies. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the guarantee of three group games, Éire Óg’s senior footballers are eager to build quickly and compactly to try progress from Group Three.