Lahinch ladies chasing senior cup honours
LAHINCH ladies senor cup team will take on Kilkenny in the All-Ireland competition at Douglas in Cork on this Saturday. The team is managed by Valerie Shannon and Aedin McCarthy.
‘Next man up’ the focus in Feakle despite injury crisis
*Oisin Donnellan has assumed the mantle of free taker in the absence of Shane McGrath. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FEAKLE’s defence of their Clare SHC title has saw them battle an increasing amount of injuries but the mantra within their dressing room is “next man up”.
Any of the quarter-finalists are capable of lifting the Canon Hamilton – Éire Óg boss O’Connor
*Éire Óg defender Liam Corry. Photograph: Mike Brennan. ANY OF THE eight teams left standing in the TUS Clare SHC are capable of lifting the Canon Hamilton, Éire Óg manager Gerry O’Connor maintained.
Clare PIHC: Big shocks as Ruan turn over Clarecastle, Bodyke down The Bridge & Tulla secure draw with Mills
*Darragh McInerney and Rory O’Connell get better acquainted during the meeting of Ruan and Clarecastle. Photograph: Chris Copley. SHOCK results in the third round of the Clare premier intermediate hurling championship has blown the race for promotion wide open.
Fourteen man Éire Óg fight back to overcome Feakle as both sides qualify for quarter-finals
*Éire Óg’s Darren Moroney doesn’t let the hurley of Feakle’s Oisin Clune distract him. Photograph: Mike Brennan FOURTEEN MAN Éire Óg held off the challenge of county champions Feakle by four points, a result that sees both sides advance to the quarter-finals.
Inagh/Kilnamona produce powerful finish to claim quarter-final berth at Broadford’s expense
*Inagh/Kilnamona defender Keith White in action. Photograph: Mike Brennan INAGH/KILNAMONA hit eight points without reply to seal a five point win over Broadford and more importantly a place in the last eight of the TUS Clare SHC.
Kilmaley full of life after topping Group of Death to be in full fettle for quarter-finals
*Kilmaley goalkeeper Bryan O’Loughlin picks up the break. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. KILMALEY maintained their unbeaten run in this year’s championship as they exited the Group of Death in top spot and in a healthy position entering the quarter-finals.
Sixmilebridge secure quarter-final return with ten point Doora/Barefield win
*Noel Purcell gathers possession for Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Ruth Griffin SIXMILEBRIDGE have qualified for an eighth Clare SHC quarter-final in nine years after a ten point victory over St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield saw them put back to back wins together.
Shock & sadness at untimely death of ex Kilmihil & Clare footballer Noel Normoyle
*Noel Normoyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. NOEL NORMOYLE’s sudden and untimely death on Monday evening has come as a huge shock not just to his family but to all in the gaelic football world in Clare and further afield.
Kilrush, Corofin & Clondegad joined by Gaels, Cooraclare, Naomh Eoin & Banner in Clare IFC quarter-finals
*Kilrush Shamrocks’ Dean Neary in possession. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography SEVEN of the eight quarter finalists in this season’s TUS intermediate football championship have been confirmed after the completion of the group games at the weekend.