Inagh/Kilnamona still among the leading championship contenders
*Inagh/Kilnamona captain, Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A STAR-studded Inagh/Kilnamona are wary that their first round derby with Corofin could take on “a life of its own”.
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Feakle under-strength as they begin title defence
*Shane McGrath of Feakle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FEAKLE begin the defence of their title as Clare SHC under-strength in terms of personnel but not lacking when it comes to belief.
Hogan returns as Ballyea boss, Moloney steps up in Scariff as hurling clubs finalise managements
*Robbie Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ROBBIE HOGAN has returned as manager of the Ballyea senior hurlers for the third time while former Clare manager Donal Moloney has taken charge of his native Scariff.
Senior success is what Feakle have always been dreaming of – Daly
FEAKLE’s hurlers have been dreaming of winning a senior championship from a young age.
Star man McGrath savours special Feakle success
*Eibhear Quilligan and Shane McGrath celebrate in the dressing room. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. STAR MAN on Feakle’s march to a first Clare SHC title since 1988, Shane McGrath said they brought incredible energy as they claimed the club’s seventh senior championship on Bank Holiday Monday.
Delay to hurling final did Feakle ‘the world of good’ – captain Donnellan
*Feakle captain Oisin Donnellan. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. HAVING an extra week to prepare for Monday’s Clare SHC did Feakle players “the world of good”.
‘Since those lads came out of diapers this has been their dream’ – Feakle manager Conway
FEAKLE’s success in winning a seventh Clare SHC title and a first since 1988 has been hailed as “an unbelievable achievement”.
‘We always hear about 1988 now we can talk about 2024’ says Feakle’s Tuohy
*Eoin Tuohy is congratulated by supporters. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FEAKLE were determined to grab their chance of county final glory knowing full well the opportunity may not arise again.
Special year continues for Feakle’s Adam Hogan
*Tommy Guilfoyle congratulates Adam Hogan. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. AN ALREADY unforgettable year just keeps getting better for Adam Hogan.
The Water Break: Seventh heaven in special success for Feakle
*Oisin Donnellan lifts the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FEAKLE have scaled the summit of club hurling in Clare with a seven point win over Sixmilebridge to lift the Canon Hamilton for the seventh time.