*Eoin Lahiffe and Conor Grogan in action, both St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield & Clooney/Quin are battling for the last quarter-final berth in the Clare Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEVEN of the eight quarter-final spots in the Clare Cup have been secured following the penultimate round of games.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE GAA’s top table have been told that Cusack Park’s stand is “not fit for purpose”.
The race for this season’s Pierce Purcell title is up and running and there has been mixed luck for Clare clubs in the early stages.
*Padraig Kelly of St Breckans charges past Lissycasey’s Conor Finnucane. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography WITH just two rounds of games to go before the play-offs in both the Cusack and Garry Cup football leagues, the picture is becoming a little clearer as to where teams are likely to finish on the league tables.
*Conor Henry of O’Callaghans Mills takes on Clarecastle defender, Stephen O’Halloran. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. O’CALLAGHANS Mills are the only unbeaten side in the county following five rounds of the Clare Cup.
*Aidan O’Connor celebrates for Limerick. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. Hurling Championship coverage brought to you in association with McKeoghs Home, Garden & DIY LIMERICK laid down a marker as to their championship credentials when emerging emphatic fifteen point winners over Clare with manager John Kiely pleased that they always controlled the game.
Lissycasey’s contingent with the Clare minor footballers, manager Joe Hayes, players Cathal Geary, Caelum Killeen, Liam Keane, coach Ger Keane with rising star Oran Killeen. CLARE claimed the Daryl Darcy Cup for the second time in three seasons with manager Joe Hayes maintaining that securing silverware has been just reward for their efforts this season.
*Emma Cosgrove of Bridge Utd. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. BRIDGE UTD are looking to finish their season on a high by claiming the CDSL Ladies Shield title.
*Photograph: Joe Buckley TULLA United’s victory in Saturday’s Clare ladies soccer cup final “means everything for the club”.
*Thomas Dillon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TWO second half goals from Thomas Dillon steered Clare to a merited win over Waterford in the Daryl Darcy Cup final.