*David Reidy’s shot is blocked by Cian Kenny. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare headed to Croke Park full of hope but left dejected and disappointed, coming up second best across the board against Kilkenny to bow out of the All-Ireland SHC.
*Sean O’Loughlin fields the ball from Barry Fitzpatrick. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clonlara and Kilmaley will contest the final of the Clare Cup at Cusack Park next weekend.
Emma O’Halloran and Connie Corry. Photograph: Joe Buckley Open week competitions continued at Kilrush last week when there were some impressive results.
*Clare captain, Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final outcome will be decided by the respective talisman, Tony Kelly and TJ Reid according to an ex Kilkenny hurler now residing in East Clare.
Kilkenny and Clare have provided many memorable hurling contests over the years and this Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final meeting of the counties is set to provide hurling followers with another intriguing clash.
*Clare minor hurling manager, Brian O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE minor hurling manager, Brian O’Connell has voiced his pride with the run put together by his charges this season which culminated in an All-Ireland semi-final appearance.
*Seadna Morey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Twenty teams divided into two groups of ten set out back in March in search of the Clare Cup, senior hurling league, title and just four remain in the race for the title.
*Kildysart’s Stephen Sheehan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kildysart will face St Breckan’s in the Cusack Cup final while St Josephs Doora/Barefield booked their place in the semi-finals of the Garry Cup.
*David Fitzgerald gets away from Shane Reck. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An All-Ireland semi-final with Kilkenny is now occupying the thoughts of Clare’s senior hurlers and a big improvement is needed, one of their key forwards has said.
*Anthony Aherne with Shannon Golf Club captain, Derek Sweeney. Photograph: Joe Buckley Over 420 members played for Derek Sweeney’s Captains Prize last Friday and Saturday at Shannon Golf Club when the winner was Anthony Aherne (24) with 64.
