Clare minors off to a flyer as they trip up Tipp
*Clare captain Eoin Gunning in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s minor hurlers got their championship campaign off to an impressive start overcoming rivals Tipperary.
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Minors hoping to follow in their father’s footsteps
*Matthew O’Halloran in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THE SONS of three members of Clare’s All-Ireland winning teams from 1995 and 1997 are following in their father’s footsteps and are set to wear the saffron and blue for the county minor hurlers.
‘Very flawed process’ of suspensions flagged by Keating who stressed need for Clare GAA to improve facilities
*Clare GAA Chairman, Kieran Keating. Photograph: Natasha Barton CHAIRMAN OF CLARE GAA, Kieran Keating has hit out at the “very flawed process” that resulted in suspensions for two of the county’s senior hurlers this year while the need to provide facilities of a comparable standard to other counties was also stressed.
Gold for Ennis’ Brian O’Connell at IMRO Radio Awards
Adam Terry and Brian O’Connell. ENNIS’ BRIAN O’CONNELL won gold at the IMRO Radio Awards.
Lyons & Hogan step down from minor management
*Cyril Lyons. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TWO KEY MEMBERS of Brian O’Connell’s Clare minor hurling management have departed their roles.
Shannon’s Rachael English joins IMRO radio Hall of Fame
*Rachael English SHANNON’s Rachael English has been inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.
Clare GAA COO appointment for end of September & officers warn of manipulation of Academy competitions
*Phase One of development plans for Caherlohan was detailed at the September meeting. Photograph: John Mangan A shortlist of three candidates have been interviewed for the post of Chief Operating Officer of Clare GAA.
Collins to remain on as Clare boss for tenth season
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ireland’s longest serving inter-county football manager Colm Collins has been ratified for a tenth year.
BOC warns of potential pitfalls between U17 & U20 gap
*Clare minor hurling manager, Brian O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE minor hurling manager, Brian O’Connell has voiced his pride with the run put together by his charges this season which culminated in an All-Ireland semi-final appearance.
Offaly end Clare’s minor odyssey
Clare’s dreams of qualifying for the All-Ireland minor final for the first time in twelve years ended on Friday evening.