Clubs push for U21 and U19 competitions to be held
*Photograph: John Mangan Clare hurling clubs have voiced their desire to see U19 and U21 competitions played this year as opposed to an U20 grade.
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Voting procedure leads to escalated tensions at Co Board meeting
Voting procedure proved to be a bone of contention at the February virtual sitting of the Clare County Board.
Involvement of Davy Fitzgerald with Clare hurling sub-committee questioned
Wexford senior hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald’s potential involvement in a Clare GAA sub-committee focused on underage hurling was one of the items discussed as new sub-committees were put in place.
Caherlohan improvements intended to be completed by end of 2022 – Fitzgerald
Improvements for Clare GAA’s ‘Centre of Excellence’ are intended to be concluded next year according to the county secretary.
Clare GAA to release podcast series in March
A podcast series is to be released by Clare GAA throughout the month of March.
Gardaí preparing file for DPP on online abuse of Clare GAA officials
A file is currently being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions as part of an investigation into sustained alleged online abuse of Clare GAA officers.
‘This will be known as the COVID-19 championship’ – delegates back proposal on planned formats
Structures for Clare’s adult club championships have been finalised following a lengthy debate at Monday’s meeting of the County Board.
Motion to limit tenure of County Board delegates defeated
*Clonbony delegates at the Clare GAA Convention. Photograph: John Mangan GAA club delegates in Clare will not be subject to a maximum five year tenure, as a Tulla motion was overwhelmingly defeated.
Clare GAA contact Gardaí over online abuse & are considering banning media from future meetings
An Garda Síochána have been asked by Clare GAA to investigate continuous abuse of Board Officers and are said to be considering excluding members of the media from attending future meetings alongside club delegates.
Vacancy for Clare senior hurling manager reopens as new committee formed
*Photograph: Martin Connolly No appointment for the post of Clare senior hurling manager was made at a special meeting of the Clare County Board on Wednesday, instead delegates requested that the process to fill the vacancy be restarted.
