Third O’Gorman Cup title for Doonbeg
David Tubridy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DOONBEG were crowned O’Gorman cup champions for the third time in their history when they defeated Kildysart in the 2024 decider on Saturday.
Lohan ‘feels great’ to become All-Ireland winning manager & to see Clare team win ‘the ultimate reward’
*Brian Lohan is lifted shoulder high in Shannon. Photograph: Eamon Ward ALL-IRELAND winning Clare manager, Brian Lohan has expressed his delight at the county’s hurlers securing “the ultimate reward in hurling”.
Big decisions didn’t affect outcome of All-Ireland final says Cork boss Ryan
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FAILURE to convert goal chances created and the concession of too many short puckouts to Clare proved costly for Cork on Sunday at Croke Park.
2013 survivors Conlon, Kelly & McInerney led the way says Clare coach Hassett
*Clare coach Shane Hassett with Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S survivors from the 2013 team stood tallest to help the county bridge an eleven year wait for All-Ireland success.
‘Maybe it was one of the greatest All-Irelands but all that matters is the Liam MacCarthy is coming to Clare’ – Bugler
*Brendan Bugler with his son Darragh on the field in Croke Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AN ALL-IRELAND winner as a player, Brendan Bugler added the distinction of coaching his county to win the ultimate honours.
Pre match banter hitting a high note among Clare & Cork members of the Shandrum Céilí Band
*From left to right; Mike O’Gorman (Boherbue, Cork), Alan Finn (Buttevant, Cork), Timmy Collins (Kiskeam, Cork), Keith O’Loughlin (Corofin, Clare), Mairead Fitzgibbon (Buttevant, Cork), Brian O’Loughlin (Corofin, Clare), Eileen O’Callaghan (Mallow, Cork), Edward Kiely (Boherbue Cork), Tadhg O’Sullivan (Kanturk, Cork), Ger Naughton (Newtownshandrum, Cork). TRADITIONAL music has always been intertwined with GAA in Clare.
Stories behind medals of Clare’s 1914 heroes captivates attention 110 years on
*Donie Fitzpatrick with Dodger Considine’s 1914 medal. Photograph: John Mangan All-Ireland final time, particularly if one’s county hasn’t been there too often over the years, gives rise to plenty of talking points and that is certainly the case in Clare this week.
Clare’s use of the ball ‘key’ to All-Ireland final outcome – Reidy
*David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill USE of the ball will be key for Clare in Sunday’s All-Ireland final according to David Reidy who is determined his name won’t be omitted from the starting fifteen for the decider against Cork.
Feakle hits fever pitch with All-Ireland final excitement
*Jennifer Smyth, Roisin Quiligan, sister of goalkeeper Eibhear, Aedamar Smyth sister to Conn with the dog Phobe. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FEAKLE is at fever pitch with excitement for the All-Ireland senior hurling final.
All-Ireland final appearance will only mean something if we win says Clare captain Tony Kelly
*Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FOR ALMOST twelve months up to late May of this year, the question on all hurling followers lips wasn’t could Clare win the Munster or All-Ireland title but rather will Tony Kelly make a full recovery from the injury which saw him miss Clare’s league campaign.
