It’s ‘win it all costs’ for Ballyea
*Ballyea’s Gearoid O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. AFTER letting an eleven point lead slip in round one it is now “win at all costs” for Ballyea.
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Cooraclare’s McMahon wins Young Handlers Final
COORACLARE’S James McMahon was the winner of the Young Handlers Final in Galway.
Kilmaley back to square one following ‘nuts’ eleven point comeback
*Conor Cleary was central to Kilmaley’s round one win. Photograph: Brian Culbert ALTHOUGH they produced the comeback of the round in the opening batch of games, Kilmaley manager Brian Culbert insists it’s back to square one as they aim to pick up successive victories this weekend.
Tony takes off on walk from Kildare to Clare for Palestine
FORMER CLARE hurler Tony Griffin has undertaken a 200km walk from his home in Kildare to his native Ballyea as an act of solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Four Clare minor hurlers selected on team of the year
*Paul Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FOUR Clare minor hurlers have been selected on the Electric Ireland Hurling Minor Star Team of the Year.
Twelve point turnaround powers Kilmaley to derby spoils against Ballyea
*Tommy Barry and Mikey O’Neill celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The Group of Death sprung to life in almost incredulous circumstances after Kilmaley completed a remarkable twelve point second half turnaround to edge out neighbours Ballyea at the death.
The Water Break: Every club believes they are capable of lifting the Canon Hamilton
*Ballyea and Kilmaley face off in one of the ties of the round. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SIXTEEN teams enter the championship arena this weekend as the sliotar gets thrown in for the eagerly awaited TUS Clare senior and premier intermediate hurling championships.
Once more into the breach for the Ballyea boys
*Ballyea’s Niall Deasy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill YOU’VE undoubtedly heard of the second coming but Robbie Hogan is hoping to make third time a charm as he returns to the helm of Ballyea once more in 2025.
Ballyea Jet in flying form for Noel Gavin
BALLYEA Jet was in flying form for owner Noel Gavin with Confused Kiely owned by Cratloe’s Ger Manley also recording a first place finish.
Éire Óg retain Division 2 League title in derby decider
*Éire Óg captain David Reidy accepts the Division 2 trophy from Clare GAA Planning/Training Officer Paddy Smyth, a proud Éire Óg man. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THE last real test before the championship commences saw Éire Óg surprisingly ease to the Real Print Division 2 League honours for the second successive season in Ruan.