*Matthew Corbett and Jack Mescall will be facing off with each other once again. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill
SEMI-FINAL pairings have been confirmed in the U21A and B hurling championships.
Reigning holders Inagh/Kilnamona will put their title on the line against a high-flying Clooney/Quin. The sides met in the first round in 2025 where Inamona prevailed 2-8 0-8.
St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield who still have a chance of putting together an U21A double will face last year’s beaten finalists Éire Óg in the other semi-final.
Newmarket-on-Fergus are the only non-East Clare side left standing in the U21B competition. They will face Broadford while it is the battle of the amalgamations with Scariff/Ogonnelloe taking on Feakle/Killanena.
Draws were also held for the shield competitions in the U21A and B championships. Both the U21C and D competitions now move to the quarter-final stage.
U21A hurling semi-finals:
Éire Óg vs St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield
Inagh/Kilnamona vs Clooney/Quin
U21A hurling shield semi-finals:
Sixmilerbridge vs Clonlara
Clarecastle vs Cratloe
U21B hurling semi-finals:
Feakle/Killanena vs Scariff/Ogonnelloe
Broadford vs Newmarket-on-Fergus
U21B hurling shield semi-finals:
Ballyea vs Kilmaley
Smith O’Briens vs Wolfe Tones
