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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Butler & Coughlan part of Irish U20 squad for summer series
CLARE DUO, Tony Butler and Ethan Coughlan are part of the Irish U20 rugby squad currently competing in the 6 Nations summer-series.
Kildysart through to Cusack Cup final & Doora/Barefield progress to Garry Cup semi-final
*Kildysart’s Stephen Sheehan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kildysart will face St Breckan’s in the Cusack Cup final while St Josephs Doora/Barefield booked their place in the semi-finals of the Garry Cup.
Norton praised for ‘steadfast commitment’ as Mayoral term concludes
*Cllr Ann Norton. Photograph: Eamon Ward ENNIS’ outgoing Mayor has praised the people of the town and entire county for how they welcomed Ukrainian refugees with “open arms”.
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.
Final round determines promoted and relegated teams in Cusack & Garry Cup
*Diarmuid O’Donnell scored two goals for Kildysart while Damien O’Loughlin & Corofin secured promotion. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The concluding round of games in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 played over the weekend have cleared the way for the play offs and also confirmed what teams will drop down a division for next season.
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.
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.
Breckans seal place in Cusack Cup final & Miltown relegated to Garry Cup
*Jack Sheedy of St Breckans. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography With just one round of games remaining in the Cusack Cup and Garry Cup, a clearer picture is emerging as to who will be in the play offs and who will be battling to avoid relegation.
Kilmaley keep unbeaten run going in Clare Cup & Clonlara edge derby with Cratloe
*Jathan McMahon gets past Shane Gleeson. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Two thirds of the games in the round robin section in the race for this season’s Clare Cup have been played and just Kilmaley has reached this stage without losing a game.