Éire Óg end Sixmilebridge’s reign as county champions
*Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg have ended Sixmilebridge’s reign as Clare senior hurling champions and in the process stopped their three in a row bid
Cathal Malone
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.
Sixmilebridge go from strength to strength in comprehensive win over Wolfe Tones
*Sixmilebridge joint captain, Jamie Shanahan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A powerful second half from Sixmilebridge saw them carve out a fifteen point win over neighbours Wolfe Tones to seal their spot in the quarter-finals of the Clare SHC.
Morey & Malone set to be back in Sixmilebridge fifteen for second round while injuries mount for Maggies
*Seadna Morey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Both Cathal Malone and Seadna Morey are on course to be back for full fitness for Sixmilebridge’s second round clash in the Clare SHC, manager Tim Crowe has confirmed.
New campaign an opportunity for Sixmilebridge to make history
*Jamie Shanahan is joint captain for Sixmilebridge this season. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill While there is much talk amongst hurling followers across the county as to whether or not Sixmilebridge can make history and win a third senior championship title in a row for the first time in their history, the champions’ manager Tim Crowe says …
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Cork goals crucial to ending Clare’s championship involvement
Clare’s senior hurlers have exited the All-Ireland SHC after suffering a two point defeat to Cork on Saturday evening in the second round of the qualifiers.
DARACH HONAN: Workrate of Clare forwards key to overcoming Cork
*Aron Shanagher. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Not alone will the scores of Clare’s forwards be critical to overcoming Cork on Saturday but also their workrate says Clare Echo hurling columnist Darach Honan.
Lohan’s Clare prove too strong for Davy’s Wexford
*Cathal Malone. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare have advanced to the second round of the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers following a tense three point win over Wexford.
20 point Tony Kelly masterclass seals the deal for Clare against Dublin
A 20 point masterclass from Tony Kelly earned Clare a third successive National League victory over Dublin in their penultimate group clash in Parnell Park this evening.
Malone not lacking in motivation for season ahead
*Cathal Malone in Lahinch. Photograph: John Mangan The Clare Echo’s hurling coverage is brought to you in association with Cellnet. Cathal Malone has been on the Clare senior hurling panel since 2014, last year’s season stands out at his best to date but he’s determined to go bigger and better for the campaign ahead.