Clarecastle

Cratloe too strong for Clarecastle

*Cratloe’s David Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An experienced Cratloe side proved too strong for Clarecastle in this senior hurling championship first round game at O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge this Saturday evening.

If teams in the Clare SHC were politicians….

*Action begins this weekend in the Clare SHC with four games down for decision on Saturday.  It may be argued that the GAA is more political than political organisations themselves, off-the-field antics can certainly strengthen this theory across multiple aspects of the Association.

Clare SHC Expert Viewpoint: Fergie O’Loughlin

*Fergie O’Loughlin. Photograph: Chris Copley HE WAS COACH TO Clarecastle when they won the 2003 Clare SHC title and now Fergie O’Loughlin is coaching the Ballybrown senior hurlers, he has had a big influence on the Ballyea club and expects them to claim the Canon Hamilton for the fourth time.