*Clare’s Mark Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CHAMPIONSHIP fever is about to grip the county with the All-Ireland hurling champions Clare beginning the defence of their title this Sunday when Cork come to Ennis.
*Gary Leahy in action for Wolfe Tones. Photograph: Mike Brennan. TEN YEARS on from captaining Wolfe Tones to win the intermediate football championship, Gary Leahy was back playing a pivotal role for the Shannon side and he said their latest success much sweeter.
*Barry Murphy flanked by his children Fionnan, Silín, Gearoid and Daithí. EX CLARE hurler Barry Murphy will be outnumbered in his own house when it comes to supporting his native county in the All-Ireland SHC final but he’s confident that Brian Lohan’s side can produce their best performance of the year this weekend to quieten his Cork …
SCARIFF is the setting for the Our Game Live All-Ireland hurling final preview on Thursday evening as anticipation ramps up for the meeting of Clare and Cork in Sunday’s showpiece event.
*Cian Lynch will miss Sunday’s Munster final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill HURLER OF THE YEAR, Cian Lynch will not line out in Sunday’s Munster SHC final.
A tribute song to Munster and Irish legend Anthony Foley will be launched during half-time in this weekend’s rugby international between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
