Brennan inspired Clondegad keep senior status at Kilrush’s expense
*Gary Brennan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad retained their place in the senior ranks while relegating roll of honour leaders Kilrush Shamrocks.
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Kilmurry Ibrickane power past Lissycasey to seal county final place
Kilmurry Ibrickane secured their place in the Clare SFC finals for the fifth time in six years with a comprehensive nine point win over Lissycasey.
Éire Óg advance to county final
*Darren O’Neill. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A first county senior football final appearance since 2014 awaits Éire Óg following a polished display to keep St Breckan’s at arm’s length in Cusack Park on Saturday evening.
Kilmurry Ibrickane have room for 20-30% improvement
*Martin O’Leary is stopped in his tracks by Mark Killeen and Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Considerable improvement is needed from Kilmurry Ibrickane if they are to retain their title as Clare SFC champions.
Risk of relegation still has Clondegad on red alert
*Flan Enright. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad may have accounted for Cooraclare in the relegation play-off but they remain at risk of dropping down to intermediate for next year.
Semi-final appearance ‘important’ for Éire Óg
*Philip Talty keeps his eyes firmly on the ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Securing a place in the semi-finals of the Clare SFC marks an “important” step for Éire Óg.
‘Job not done’ for Donie & St Breckans
*St Breckans manager, Donie Garrihy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography St Breckans’ standing as championship contenders is growing by the minute but nothing of significance has been achieved by the North Clare outfit as of yet, manager Donie Garrihy has stressed.
Age-profile of Doora/Barefield side bodes well for future progress
*Doora/Barefield’s Jack Hannan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill St Josephs Doora/Barefield’s footballers have the potential to grow into a real force at senior level if the current crop of players can stick together.
Garry to stay in charge of Cooraclare
*Michael Garry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cooraclare boss, Michael Garry has confirmed he will remain in charge of the Milesians following their relegation to the intermediate ranks.
Yellow cards had Miltown ‘walking a knife-edge’ early in Breckans loss
*Aiden Davidson dodges the challenge of Enda O’Gorman. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography St Josephs Miltown will “come back stronger” after failing to make the semi-finals of the Clare SFC for a second year in a row.