*Jack Browne will form a key pillar of the Ballyea defence at centre back. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the race for the Canon Hamilton trophy set to get under way this Saturday, there is, understandably, much speculation among followers as to who will take home the trophy come the end of the campaign.
Presidents Prize Winners in Portumna, Mionica Cormican,(Ladies) Dagmar Ullrich-Werner, President & Vincent Tracey (Mens) Winner. The Lahinch men’s and ladies senior cup teams created a piece of history on Saturday by winning their respective West Munster senior cup finals at Killarney.
*Colin Crehan is one of the more potent goal-scorers in the Clare SHC. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill While those involved with the various teams setting out in the race for the Clare senior hurling championship may have different views as to their chances of winning the title, they all agree that how they do in the …
*Rory O’Connell comes into the championship off the back of a strong league for Clarecastle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clarecastle go into this season’s championship determined to show that they have benefited from the experience gained last year.
Conor McGrath is a doubt for Cratloe in Saturday’s championship clash with Clarecastle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill As has been the case for the past decade, the bulk of the players who represent Cratloe are senior level are facing into another very busy club championship campaign.
*Shane Griffin raided for two second half goals. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Lissycasey were crowned O’Gorman Cup champions for the fourth time on Saturday when they proved too strong for Ennistymon on Saturday evening.
“The GAA, When and Where” is the title of the latest book on Michael Cusack and the GAA by Clare man, Br. Sean McNamara.
Maureen Clune and Rachel Whelan. Lady Captain’s Prizes in East Clare and Kilrush were claimed by Rachel Whelan and Anne Cooper respectively taking the spoils.
*Terence Fahy will continue as Clare U20 hurling manager. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TERENCE FAHY AND DERMOT COUGHLAN have been reappointed to their roles as Clare U20 hurling and minor football managers, 16 applications have been received for the new HOO role within Clare GAA and outgoing secretary Pat Fitzgerald chose not to attend his final …
*Noel Casey clears his lines under pressure from Paraic O’Loughlin. Photograph: Mark Hayes Kilmaley have been crowned Clare Cup champions for the second time in four years.