Townies too strong for Lissycasey in first round of Clare SFC
*Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg had it easier than expected when they ran out ten point winners against Lissycasey in the opening round of the Clare SFC.
Ciarán Russell
Éire Óg aiming to build championship credibility in opening tie
*Éire Óg’s Ikem Ugwueru will bring great strength to the middle third for the Townies. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the guarantee of three group games, Éire Óg’s senior footballers are eager to build quickly and compactly to try progress from Group Three.
Vigour giving extra spice and choice to Clare foodies
Vigour, Clare’s newest food company is adding extra choice, variety and affordability to the market of pre-prepared meals.
Éire Óg have to find killer instinct
Championship encounters require a killer instinct and it’s a mantra Éire Óg have to apply to their endeavours in the 2020 senior football championship.
Clare disappoint on the road again
*Dermot Coughlan in possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior footballers slumped to their second defeat in the Allianz National Football league, losing to Roscommon on Sunday.
Kildare win ‘typifies spirit’ of Clare team – Collins
*Keelan Sexton on the attack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Contrasting performances have marked Clare’s start in the Allianz National Football League and varying reactions have accompanied manager Colm Collins to each outing.
Valuable two points picked up as Clare overcome Kildare
*Clare’s Ciarán Russell. Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s senior footballers have picked up their first win of the 2020 Allianz National Football League campaign and a vital two points.
‘We’re favourites to go down every year’ – Colm Collins keen to upset the odds again
*Colm Collins. Photograph: John Mangan Of all the present gaelic football managers in the country, Colm Collins is the second longest serving of them all.
MARTIN DALY: Four factors make Division 2 a difficult prospect
*Cathal O’Connor. Photograph: Raymond O’Mahony ANOTHER footballing year begins and we are faced with that same question; can our football team remain in Division 2?
Returning Russell raring to go
*Ciarán Russell. Photograph: John Mangan On and off the pitch, Ciarán Russell has had an eventful few months.