THE WATER BREAK: Clare fall flat against clinical Kilkenny
AN OUTSTANDING Kilkenny performance mixed with a below-par display from Clare brought the curtain down on the Banner’s run in this year’s All-Ireland SHC.
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Kelly never doubted Clare’s ability to grind out victory against Wexford
*Tony Kelly on the attack for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill At no stage during Saturday’s All-Ireland senior hurling championship quarter final did Clare think that their season was over, according to team captain Tony Kelly.
Knockout pairings nailed down following Clare Cup final round
*Brian Carey holds off Eoin Guilfoyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Pairings are now known for the knockout stages of the Clare Cup following the final round of group games played on Sunday.
Clare winners in Colin Barry memorial stake
Three opening round heats of the Colin Barry Memorial Novice 350 Yards Stake at the Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night last generously sponsored by NC Paints and Moroneys Bar Ennis was one of the main attractions of last weekend’s greyhound racing.
PLAYER RATINGS: Further All Star contenders emerge from Munster Final showdown
*All photographs by Gerard O’Neill & Joe Buckley Clare’s first Munster SHC final appearance since 2018 despite the outcome was a memorable occasion.
Kilmaley seal Clare Cup semi-final spot
*Kilmaley’s Daire Keane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley are the first side to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Clare Cup.
Lohan gutted as Clare miss out on reward of Munster title
*Clare senior hurling manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DISAPPOINTMENT WAS VISIBLE to see across the face of Brian Lohan in the wake of Clare’s dramatic extra-time Munster final defeat to Limerick.
Broadford get bragging rights over The Bridge with Kilmaley maintaining unbeaten run
*Oisin Kavanagh takes on Leon Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley remain unbeaten in the Clare Cup while Broadford had the bragging rights over neighbours Sixmilebridge.
Ladies to the fore in Limerick
Last Thursday night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium proved to a great evening for some of the magnificent women associated with Local Greyhound Racing over the last few decades.
Lohan makes six changes to Clare team for Waterford clash
*Ian Galvin returns to the Clare team. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BRIAN LOHAN has made six changes to the Clare senior hurling team for Sunday’s Munster SHC final round robin tie with Waterford.