Beautiful Affair ‘one of the best things I’ve ever done’ – Mike Hanrahan
By writing his first book, Mike Hanrahan has experienced a range of emotions, so much so that he declared it to be one of the best things he has accomplished.
Ballyea
Last minute appeal fails to stop U21 hurling draw taking place
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s David Mescall. Photograph: Martin Connolly Pairings have been confirmed for the Clare U21 Hurling Championship following Thursday evening’s draw in Clareabbey.
First All-Ireland winning Flannans camogie team hold reunion
St Flannans College remembered their first ever All-Ireland camogie success earlier this month.
Council Gardaí & IFA working in union on property marking
An Garda Síochána, Clare County Council and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) are working in collaboration on the rollout of property marking in the county.
Two Clare defenders join Brian Coffey’s minor management
*Sixmilebridge’s Dylan Downes will be eligible for the minor grade in 2020. Photograph: Martin Connolly Two Clare corner backs are part of Brian Coffey’s county minor hurling management for 2020.
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.
Tim minding the enemy within the Crowe’s nest
*Tim Crowe with his Cratloe supporting grand-children Iarla & Maeve Hawes. Photograph: Joe Buckley
Dangerous junction by club grounds an ongoing issue for Fern Celtic
New signings and away teams are oblivious to the dangerous junctions on approach to the grounds of Fern Celtic.
Crafty Crusheen eliminate champions Ballyea
Crusheen have qualified for the Clare SHC semi-finals for the first time since 2015 dethroning reigning champions Ballyea.
Ex inter-county whistler praises Clare GAA for giving younger refs their chance
*Ambrose Heagney dishes out a yellow card to Clarecastle’s Adam Healy. Photograph: John Meyler An ex inter-county referee has praised Clare GAA for the handling of fixtures in the club championship by awarding younger men in the middle high profile senior games.
