Kilmaley seal Clare Cup semi-final spot
*Kilmaley’s Daire Keane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley are the first side to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Clare Cup.
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Russell becomes Avenue’s first double winning captain & manager
*David Russell on the sideline in Roslevan. Photograph: Natasha Barton IN THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH of guiding Avenue Utd to a first League and Cup double in eleven years, winning manager David Russell was already eyeing up future success with the club.
Carey & Conway wined & dined by bookies before gambling regulation goes before Oireachtas
CLARE’s two Fine Gael Oireachtas members were among the Government TDs and Senators to receive the VIP treatment hosted by the gambling industry at the Punchestown Festival.
‘We’re back & we’re on an upward curve’ – Cup success signals return of Avenue says Russell
*Avenue Utd celebrate their Clare Cup success. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill HAVING WON FOUR CLARE CUPS and Premier Division medals in his playing days, David Russell was a beaming figure on Saturday evening to collect his first piece of silverware as manager of Avenue Utd’s first team.
Russell resolute in bid to end Avenue’s trophy drought & put nail in Newmarket’s coffin
*Avenue Utd manager David Russell at the club grounds in Roslevan. Photograph: Natasha Barton SILVERWARE MUST BE OBTAINED if Avenue Utd’s progress this season is to be classed as a success, the manager of the ten-time Clare Cup champions has outlined.
Murphy & Duggan nominated for Player of the Month awards
*Doireann Murphy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography CLARE DUO, Doireann Murphy and Peter Duggan are in the running for the respective player of the month awards for April.
THE WATER BREAK: Clare maintain unbeaten status | Physical strength boosting the Banner
*Shane Meehan and Peter Duggan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A Munster Final with Limerick awaits the Clare senior hurlers and they will make the journey to Semple Stadium with an unbeaten record in this year’s championship (latest episode below).
Dinan School of Ballet show their gratitude while travelling The Yellow Brick Road
*Robyn O’Connor, Naoise Brennan, Rachel Daly, Aisling Hammond, Emily Connolly, The Yellow Brick Road leads to glór theatre in Ennis next week as the Dinan School of Ballet hosts their annual production, which this year will see all proceeds donated to Milford Care Centre.
Kilmaley keep unbeaten run going in Clare Cup & Clonlara edge derby with Cratloe
*Jathan McMahon gets past Shane Gleeson. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Two thirds of the games in the round robin section in the race for this season’s Clare Cup have been played and just Kilmaley has reached this stage without losing a game.
‘Limerick will want to keep Clare down’ – Sparrow & TJ Ryan give verdicts ahead of Sunday showdown
*Robin Mounsey and Barry Nash clash. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Capacity crowds will flock to Ennis this Sunday for the meeting of Clare and Limerick in the Munster SHC, a tie that will certainly indicate what level the Banner’s senior team are really at as they face the reigning All-Ireland champions.
