O’Connor savours first senior medal
AS SUPPORTERS pushed their way through the crowds to extend congratulations, Cathal O’Connor wore a broad smile.
Ballyea
Browne applauds Ballyea’s character & self-belief
*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.
An extra special final win for James Murphy & Ballyea
JAMES Murphy has been ever-present at wing back on the three Ballyea teams to taste senior championship glory.
Ballyea always have a chance when it comes to a battle – Brennan
Through his performances for Ballyea this year, Gary Brennan has been one of the hurlers of the championship but their success stemmed from a strong panel effort, he maintained.
Ballyea seal title of Clare SHC champions in dramatic fashion
*Delight is etched on the face of Pearse Lillis as he celebrates with Gary Brennan and Mossy Gavin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ballyea have been crowned Clare SHC champions for the third time after securing a dramatic one point win over Inagh/Kilnamona.
Too close to call in Clare SHC final
*David Fitzgerald’s fitness is a big concern for Inagh/Kilnamona. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A very tight affair is predicted for Sunday’s Clare SHC final between Ballyea and Inagh/Kilnamona with the fitness of Aidan McCarthy and David Fitzgerald cited as influential in determining the outcome.
New approach helping Flanagan go from strength to strength
*Paul Flanagan brings the ball forward with Eoin Guilfoyle keeping tabs. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Hurling is no longer the number one priority in Paul Flanagan’s life and he’s enjoying the game much more as a result.
Ballyea’s journey all the more special due to tight-knit group
*Jack Browne. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Playing and winning with the friends you grew up with makes the journey with Ballyea all the more special according to Jack Browne.
Sheehan lauds Crusheen’s spirit following hard-fought relegation battle
*Killian McDermott goes to ground as Paddy Vaughan closes in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Crusheen manager, Kevin Sheehan has expressed his hope that he will remain in charge of the Blood and Bandages next season.
Hogan savouring the buzz in Ballyea
*Ballyea manager, Robbie Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill County final fever has brought a buzz to Ballyea and it is a feeling to savour given the hardship of the past twenty months.
