*Mark Sheedy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SIXMILEBRIDGE’s Mark Sheedy is set to make his National Hurling League debut for the Clare hurlers in a fresh side named for Sunday’s final round with Wexford.
*Robin Mounsey is among the Clare injuries. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’S Mid-Term break in the Allianz National Hurling League has been focused on getting players back to full fitness.
*Jack O’Neill forms part of the UL attack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FITZGIBBON CUP medals will be returning to Co Clare regardless of whether Mary Immaculate College or the University of Limerick claim the silverware this Friday.
FEAKLE’s Adam Hogan has been awarded a Gold Scholarship from Mary Immaculate College (MIC).
*Éire Óg’s Darren Moroney doesn’t let the hurley of Feakle’s Oisin Clune distract him. Photograph: Mike Brennan FOURTEEN MAN Éire Óg held off the challenge of county champions Feakle by four points, a result that sees both sides advance to the quarter-finals.
*Darragh Lohan latches onto the sliotar for Wolfe Tones. Photograph: Ruth Griffin JACK Cunningham struck the final score of the game to secure a share of the spoils between the reigning intermediate champions Wolfe Tones and senior champions Feakle.
*Shane McGrath of Feakle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FEAKLE begin the defence of their title as Clare SHC under-strength in terms of personnel but not lacking when it comes to belief.
*Cathal Malone gets away from Tim O’Mahony. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A DRAMATIC finish saw Clare start their Munster championship with a draw at home to Cork, there were plenty spills and thrills as Eoin Brennan rates the performances of the men in saffron and blue.
*Adam Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s tigerish defender Adam Hogan has said the fight within their panel ensures they never give up.
*Mark Rodgers tries to jinx past Jack McRedmond and Kevin Foley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WITH Clare’s strongest team of 2025 on the pitch their performance against Wexford was due to be up on previous displays but in many instances it was worse as a third successive defeat was the outcome, Eoin Brennan rates the performances.