Clare football bit by travel bug with seven footballers opting out for 2026
*Ciaran Downes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEVEN members of the 2025 Clare senior football panel have opted out of representing the county next season.
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Glory for Kilmihil in relegation final as Wolfe Tones drop back down to intermediate
*Ciaran Downes was the star man for Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL have prevailed in the Clare SFC relegation final for the second year in a row, this time to send reigning intermediate champions Wolfe Tones back out of the top tier.
Kildysart produce extra time kick to seal senior status & leave Kilmihil in relegation final
*Conall Casey gets away from Stan Lineen. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILDYSART sealed their senior status in dramatic fashion kicking a two pointer and a last-minute winner to defeat Kilmihil by a single point. The Clare Echo’s online coverage of the Clare SFC is with thanks to The Shannon Springs Hotel. Kildysart 1-14 Kilmihil 2-10 Venue: …
Doonbeg Shea-d an inch-tight derby with Kilmihil to remain in championship
*Tadhg Lillis and Kevin Pender swarm Kilmihil’s Mikey Keating. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A quintessential derby showdown complete with an exceedingly anxious crescendo that saw Doonbeg just shade the spoils to progress to the last nine of the Clare SFC and send Kilmihil back to the relegation play-offs.
‘Nobody gave us a chance but we were always confident’ – Kilmihil blow Clare SFC wide open
*Martin O’Leary kicks under pressure from Ennistymon defender Ciaran McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL knew by dominating primary possession they were strong enough to cause an upset and defeat Ennistymon in what was their first senior championship win since 2021.
Keating & Downes shine as Kilmihil cause major shock beating Ennistymon
*Dan Keating takes on Eoin Rouine. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL produced the first major shock in this year’s TUS Clare SFC when defeating Ennistymon by three points.
Lissycasey overcome Kilmihil at their leisure
*Sean Crowley in action with Lissycasey’s Michael Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. LISSYCASEY join Ennistymon at the top of Group 2 in the Clare SFC after as expected they brushed off the challenge of Kilmihil.
Kilmihil want to prove they belong at senior level
*Jack Keating. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILMIHIL’s footballers believe they are good enough to mix it with the best in the county in the senior championship and they’re eager to show just that as the action kicks into gear. The Clare Echo’s online coverage of the football championship is brought to you in association with The …
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Two changes to Clare team for Munster football final
INJURY has ruled out Clare wing forward Ciaran Downes for Sunday’s Munster SFC final.
Glory for Kilmihil in relegation decider against Corofin
*Kilmihil players celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILMIHIL will be playing senior football for a successive season after seeing off the challenge of Corofin in the Clare SFC relegation final.