Ryan rues Cork’s indiscipline as big factor in Clare loss
*David Reidy tries to get away from Seán O’Donoghue. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CORK’s discipline let them down as they lost out to Brian Lohan’s Clare in the second round of the Munster SHC.
Leaders guided Clare to bounce back from opening round loss – Rodgers
*Clare’s Mark Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s leaders in the dressing room guided their recovery from the opening round defeat to Limerick to bounce back and overcome Cork by two points, forward Mark Rodgers revealed.
Character helps Clare claim first win in Munster ‘dog fight’
*Ken Ralph congratulates Peter Duggan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s character came to the fore in bouncing back to record their first win of this year’s Munster championship, selector Ken Ralph maintained.
Powerful second half performance sees Clare capture Daryl Darcy Cup
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AN outstanding second half performance saw Clare capture the Daryl Darcy cup and victory in the phase 1 Munster minor football championship at Rathkeale.
‘Crucial’ for Clare to respond to Limerick loss by beating Cork – Lohan
*Clare senior hurling manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BRIAN Lohan has said it was “crucial” for Clare’s senior hurlers to respond with a win over Cork following their three point loss to Limerick.
Ennistymon & Corofin lead the way with unbeaten runs in Cusack & Garry Cups
*Ennistymon goalkeeper Noel Sexton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON remain unbeaten from four outings in the Cusack Cup while Corofin also have full points in the Garry Cup.
Injury setback for Tony Kelly but Ballyea man expected to be back in contention for Waterford tie
*Clare’s Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TONY Kelly sustained a setback in Clare training prior to Sunday’s win over Cork which ruled him out of the matchday squad.
Féile handball success for Toonagh & Clooney/Quin
Toonagh are division 3 All-Ireland handball Féile champions. They played their feile games in Newport, Mayo where their team comprised Darragh Casey, Cillian Cummins, Colm Whelan and Cathal Bohan. They topped their group.
Margaret wins ladies competition in East Clare
Margaret MacNamara (26.1) won the ladies 18 hole stableford competition at East Clare last week with 34 points. She won by two from Brid Hayes (18.5).
Jimmy honoured for blood donation
*Jimmy Collins. LISSYCASEY native Jimmy Collins was honoured for donating blood on 100 different occasions.