*Tom O’Brien’s first half save from Ross Phelan was significant. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The gulf in class between the two sides is evidenced in the final scoreline as St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield eased into the quarter-finals of the Clare SFC on Sunday.
*Eoin Cleary kicked 0-07 for St Josephs Miltown. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill 2019 county champions St Josephs Miltown are back in the Clare SFC quarter-finals after earning a three point win over Ennistymon on Sunday.
*Seamus Collins impressed once again at centre-back for Lissycasey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Lissycasey became the first team of the weekend to achieve quarter-final status by defeating neighbours Clondegad by three points, in an entertaining contest played at Cusack Park on Saturday.
*Éire Óg’s Conall Ó hÁiniféin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Clare SFC for the fifth year in succession.
*Cooraclare are keeping tight-lipped on the possibility of Sean O’Donoghue returning from the US for their weekend clash with Kilmurry Ibrickane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill It’s a massive weekend in the race for the various adult football championships as clubs chase advancement to the knock out stage at senior, intermediate and junior levels.
*Éire Óg manager, Paul Madden. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill They set the standard in round one but Éire Óg failed to back this up over the weekend when suffered a surprise one point loss to Clondegad but manager Paul Madden is already eyeing up their crucial last group game with Doonbeg.
*Flan Enright. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Overcoming Éire Óg has brought Clondegad’s bid to make the Clare SFC quarter-finals back to life and has reignited delight within the club, manager Flan Enright outlined.
*Dale Masterson. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography St Breckans remain on course to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Clare SFC for the second year in a row after recording back to back wins.
*Ross O’Doherty fires home Ennistymon’s second goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Two goals from substitute Ross O’Doherty saw Ennistymon collect their first win of the 2021 Clare SFC as they ensured Cooraclare are left without a win following two clashes.
*Ross O’Doherty fires home Ennistymon’s second goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A blistering start which saw them go 1-4 to 0-0 ahead after just five minutes laid the foundation for this comfortable victory by St. Josephs Doora/Barefield over Kilmihil in round two of the Clare SFC.