Cullinan hopeful Inagh/Kilnamona will have another day
Niall Deasy’s penalty gets past Pa Kelly. Photograph: Natasha Barton EVERYTHING was left on the field by Inagh/Kilnamona’s hurlers during their first appearance in the Clare SHC final.
Avenue Utd dump Newmarket Celtic out of Munster Junior Cup
*Mark Roche was among the goal-scorers for Avenue Utd. Avenue Utd have maintained their recent edge over Newmarket Celtic by sending the League and Cup champions out of the Munster Junior Cup.
Browne applauds Ballyea’s character & self-belief
*Jack Browne raises aloft the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Natasha Barton Ballyea’s character and self-belief proved to be critical as they claimed a third Clare SHC title.
Éire Óg & Ennistymon advance to U21 semi-finals
*Philip Talty was captain of the Éire Óg side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINAL spots have been secured by Ennistymon and Éire Óg in the U21A football championship while all of the last four places are known in the B championship.
An extra special final win for James Murphy & Ballyea
JAMES Murphy has been ever-present at wing back on the three Ballyea teams to taste senior championship glory.
Ballyea always have a chance when it comes to a battle – Brennan
Through his performances for Ballyea this year, Gary Brennan has been one of the hurlers of the championship but their success stemmed from a strong panel effort, he maintained.
Too close to call in Clare SHC final
*David Fitzgerald’s fitness is a big concern for Inagh/Kilnamona. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A very tight affair is predicted for Sunday’s Clare SHC final between Ballyea and Inagh/Kilnamona with the fitness of Aidan McCarthy and David Fitzgerald cited as influential in determining the outcome.
Banner braced for Kilmihil backlash
*Louise Henchy will be lining out in Sunday’s final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Banner Ladies are expecting a strong opposing support for Sunday’s county final as they deal with the favourites tag.
Final hasn’t brought extra expectation or pressure for Inamona – Cullinan
*Inagh/Kilnamona manager, Eugene Cullinan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill No pressure or extra expectation rests on Inagh/Kilnamona’s shoulders despite the club formed in 2007 preparing for their first ever Clare SHC final this weekend, manager Eugene Cullinan affirmed.
Competitive senior championship benefitting Clare camogie
*Scariff/Ogonnelloe’s Mairead Scanlan in action. Clare camogie is reaping the rewards from a very competitive senior championship, the manager of one of this year’s finalists has said.