Cleary returns for first start of 2025 as Clare remain in must-win territory
*Conor Cleary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CONOR CLEARY makes his first start of the year for Clare’s senior hurlers as they welcome Cork to Ennis.
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‘Clare have entered championship mode’ – Conlon
John Conlon chases after David Reidy. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CLARE’S start to the Allianz National Hurling League was “fairly pathetic” but the side have moved into “championship mode,” the team’s centre back has said.
‘Limerick win only a starting point for Clare’ – Kelly
*Tony Kelly scoops the sliotar into his hand. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. BEING CHAMPIONSHIP ready is “the end goal” for Clare’s senior hurlers, captain Tony Kelly has outlined.
Clare player ratings vs Limerick: Rynne & O’Neill put their hands up for selection
*Jack O’Neill in action for Clare. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WITH Clare’s Division 1A hanging by a thread this was a performance to warm the hearts of many in the Banner as Brian Lohan’s side put on a display full of grit, determination and character, one that will really stand to them when these two sides …
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‘There’s been no blame game’ – Lohan pleased as Clare pick up first win of 2025
*Brian Lohan on the sideline in TUS Gaelic Grounds. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. A SPIRITED showing against Limerick saw Clare pick up their first win of 2025 with manager Brian Lohan praising the response of his charges to their setbacks on and off the field.
Lift-off for Clare as spirited display sees them overcome Limerick
*Darragh Lohan races for the sliotar with Aaron Gillane. Photograph: Ruth Griffin DAVID Reidy’s early second half goal proved to be the difference as Clare gave their hopes of avoiding relegation to Division 1B a fighting chance thanks to 1-21 to 0-21 over rivals Limerick at TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday evening.
‘We had big names but with no games, you have to be match fit you or struggle’ – Ralph
*Mark Rodgers and Tony Kelly in action for Clare. Photograph: Sport Action Photography ONE EYE is on the championship for Clare’s senior hurlers but there is disappointment within the camp from their run of three successive losses, the team’s selector has outlined.
No changes in named Clare hurling side for Limerick league game
*David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NO CHANGES have been made to the Clare senior hurling team as they go in search of their first league win of 2025.
Wexford ‘needed to put in a performance’ against Clare – Chin
*Lee Chin chases after Cathal Malone. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. LEE CHIN’s return to action for his first game of the season played a key part in Wexford’s victory over Clare in round three of the Allianz National Hurling League on Sunday.
‘We need to be consistent for 70 minutes and we haven’t been’ – Bugler & Clare frustrated by losing run
*Clare coach, Brendan Bugler. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill STRUGGLES to produce a consistent seventy minute performance is jumping out at Clare’s management as an area to rectify following their three defeats in the Allianz National Hurling League.