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.
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Nolan leading the lines as Smith O’Briens go in search of intermediate glory
*Cian Nolan holds off Blaine Earley as he wins the race for possession. Photograph: Ruth Griffin True leadership becomes apparent when the need is greatest and in the case of Smith O’Briens’ hurlers, it has been typified by joint captain Cian Nolan.
Kelly undergoes surgery on ankle issue
Tony Kelly has undergone surgery for a recurring ankle injury which will rule him out of action for up to four months.
Treacy & Ralph expected to remain in Lohan’s set-up for next year
*Sean Treacy and Brian Lohan watching the clash of Ruan and Corofin on Saturday in Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Brian Lohan is expected to retain at least two members of his management team for next year.
Kelly, Hayes & Malone nominated for All-Stars
*Rory Hayes clearing his lines. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare has received three nominations for the PwC All Star awards with Aidan McCarthy shortlisted for Young Hurler of the Year.
Lohan officially ratified for three more years
Brian Lohan has officially been ratified as Clare senior hurling manager for a further three years.
Aldi get green light for second Ennis store
Permission for a second Aldi store in Ennis has been granted by Clare County Council.
Lohan’s complaint against Irish Indo upheld by Press Ombudsman & Press Council
A complaint by Clare senior hurling manager, Brian Lohan against an article by The Irish Independent has been upheld by the Press Council of Ireland and the Press Ombudsman.
Furore continues over future of Ireland’s biggest walking bus at Ennis NS
*Marty Morrissey joining the Ennis NS walking bus in 2017 at Westpoint Business Park. Anger is brewing in Ennis as the country’s biggest walking bus faces cancellation with one primary school and business park owners at loggerheads.
Lohan ‘felt responsibility’ to become Clare manager
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Brian Lohan has revealed he always felt a “responsibility” to take on the position of Clare senior hurling manager.
