Gantley joins Lohan’s Clare hurling management
*Rory Gantley on the sideline during Tubber’s clash with Ogonnelloe. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FORMER Galway hurler Rory Gantley has joined the Clare senior hurling management for 2025.
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Paul Flanagan calls time on Clare career
*Paul Flanagan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TWO-TIME All-Ireland winner Paul Flanagan has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.
‘No doctor could prescribe the joy they have brought’ – Clare hurlers to be honoured
*Shane O’Donnell lifts the Liam MacCarthy. Photograph: Tom Micks A CIVIC reception is on the cards for the All-Ireland winning Clare hurlers, the Mayor of Clare has said while plans are in place to fundraise for a team holiday.
Kelly has greater appreciation for All-Ireland success as Clare target ending Munster drought for 2024
*Tony Kelly of Clare, with his award in Ballyea GAA in Clare. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile TONY KELLY has said an eleven year wait for a second All-Ireland SHC medal has made him appreciate the success even more.
The Water Break: Clare are High Kings of Ireland, in a hurling sense at least
*Adam Hogan and Peter Duggan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A FIFTH All-Ireland title has been secured by Clare’s senior hurlers leaving us on a high for the latest episode of The Water Break.
Long road back from injury worth every second for All-Ireland winner Ryan Taylor
*Ryan Taylor and his family in Croke Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill RYAN TAYLOR had the longest journey of the Clare panel to Croke Park, overcoming a year-long ACL injury to play his part in the county’s All-Ireland success.
Shannon proud to be home of the Lohans
*Tony Kelly and Brian Lohan lift the Liam MacCarthy. Photograph: Joe Buckley CLARE manager Brian Lohan was lifted shoulder high as he made his return to his native Shannon fresh from guiding the county to win the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.
Captaining Clare to All-Ireland glory ‘the best thing I will ever do in hurling’ – Kelly
*Tony Kelly lifts the Liam McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CAPTAINING Clare to All-Ireland glory “is the best thing I probably will ever do in hurling,” Tony Kelly has said.
Cleary goes through the pain barrier again for the Clare cause
*Ian Galvin and Conor Cleary celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CONOR Cleary can never be accused of not giving his all when wearing the county jersey and the All-Ireland final was another such example of him giving every last drop in saffron and blue.
Conlon commits to Clare cause for 2025
*John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill JOHN CONLON has made more championship appearances than any Clare hurlers and the two-time All-Ireland winner has confirmed he’ll be lining out with the county once more next year.