‘Compliance during Storm Barra saved lives’
*Photograph: Tomás Ó Mainnín. STORM BARRA resulted in widespread power outages across West Clare.
*Photograph: Tomás Ó Mainnín. STORM BARRA resulted in widespread power outages across West Clare.
*Brandon O’Connell is put under pressure by Billy O’Keeffe. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill No complaints were voiced by Ballyea manager, Robbie Hogan as his side exited the Munster club championship at the quarter-final stage.
*Tony Kelly on the sideline during Ballyea’s Munster club defeat to Ballygunner. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TONY Kelly is aiming to be back in action by Spring time as he recovers from a recent ankle operation.
*Cillian Brennan. Photograph: Natasha Barton Ballyea’s Munster club journey came crashing down at the first hurdle when they came off second best to a much-stronger Ballygunner on Sunday afternoon.
COMPARISONS could not be made on Ballyea’s maiden Clare SHC success in 2016 and their latest glory only that the same man was at the helm who said the awarding of a penalty to Aaron Griffin was a major turning point.
*James Carey and Fionnoula Moloney Carey, with retired greyhounds Ariana and Vic at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile night and Matchbook Irish St. Leger Quarter Finals. Fast Fit Paddy handled by Liscannor’s Declan McDonagh is the only Banner hope of winning this year’s Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St Leger.
*Man of the match, Niall Deasy with his nephew Eli. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLAIMING a third Clare SHC title in six years has proven Ballyea’s ability but winning their latest championship without Tony Kelly has shown they are not a one man team according to Niall Deasy.
AS SUPPORTERS pushed their way through the crowds to extend congratulations, Cathal O’Connor wore a broad smile.
*Jack Browne raises aloft the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Natasha Barton Ballyea’s character and self-belief proved to be critical as they claimed a third Clare SHC title.
JAMES Murphy has been ever-present at wing back on the three Ballyea teams to taste senior championship glory.