*Dan Keating accepts his player of the week prize from Martin Daly of Martin Daly Autos. LORDING matters in the middle of the field, Dan Keating played a central role in Kilmihil’s shock win over Ennistymon and his reward is to be named Martin Daly Autos/The Clare Echo player of the week.
*Dermot Coughlan gathers possession for Kilmurry Ibrickane. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography KILMURRY IBRICKANE are one of two teams already confirmed to have a place a place in the quarter-finals of the Clare SFC but they’ve “serious improvement to make” if they are to be in contention according to their manager.
*Josh Guyler of Ennistymon battles with Kilmihil’s Ciaran Downes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ENNISTYMON will have to examine their preparation following a shock second round loss which puts their championship on the line but the North Clare side can still qualify for the knockout stages of the TUS Clare SFC.
*Mikey Keating clings onto possession under pressure for Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MAJOR shocks have brought the TUS Clare SFC to life following the second round of games held over the weekend.
*Evan Cahill goes to ground with Micheál Flanagan giving chase. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography ST BRECKANS have expressed disappointment with some “questionable calls” during their three point loss to Kilmurry Ibrickane
*Martin O’Leary kicks under pressure from Ennistymon defender Ciaran McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL knew by dominating primary possession they were strong enough to cause an upset and defeat Ennistymon in what was their first senior championship win since 2021.
*Gavin Murray gets away from Joe Rafferty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CHAMPIONS ÉIRE Óg delivered another commanding display to secure their passage to the knockout stages of the Clare SFC.
*Cormac Murray takes on Shane Nihill. Photograph: James Downes ST JOSEPH’S MILTOWN have set up a winner-take all final round with St Breckans and have consigned Wolfe Tones to the relegation play-offs.
*Tadhg Lillis. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TADHG LILLIS’ goal in the third minute of additional time rescued a draw for Doonbeg against Lissycasey and means Group 2 of the TUS Clare SFC goes down to the wire.
*Cratloe’s Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CRATLOE struck for 1-1 in the final two minutes to overcome Kildysart in the second round of the TUS Clare SFC.