Corofin must bring battling qualities for double relegation battle
*Corofin’s Kevin Keane. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. COROFIN are gearing up for a relegation battle on the double as they bid to consolidate their senior status in hurling and football.
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‘There isn’t one inch between teams in the championship’ – Browne pleased with continued Crusheen development
*Breffni Horner and Michael Browne watch on anxiously for the final few moments in Ruan. Photograph: Ruth Griffin . CRUSHEEN are in successive Clare SHC quarter-finals for the first time in eight years with a tie against Feakle awaiting them in a fortnight.
The Water Break: Drama at the death determines eight club hurling quarter-finalists in Clare
*Brian Cahill is fouled by Sean Gallagher. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Eight teams are left standing and talk is building about who fits the bill as contenders for the TUS Clare SHC.
Quarter-final draws pave the way for knockout action in Clare senior & intermediate hurling championships
*Gavin Cooney wrestles with Sean Rynne and Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill QUARTER-FINAL pairings are now known in the Clare senior and intermediate hurling championships.
Quarter-final places filled in Clare senior & intermediate hurling championships
*Dylan McMahon and Clonlara are back in the quarter-finals of the Clare SHC. ALL quarter-final places have been filled in the TUS Clare senior and intermediate hurling championship following an exciting weekend of third round action.
Feakle finish top of Group 2 to progress to last eight
*Photograph: Ruth Griffin FEAKLE had eight points to spare over Corofin to ensure they are back in the Clare SHC quarter-finals for the second year running.
Master McGrath saves best for last to send Cratloe into business end at Kilmaley’s expense
*Conor McGrath was the hero for Cratloe. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The final weekend of group action finished in memorable fashion when Conor McGrath’s last gasp point from the left touchline inch Cratloe into the last Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final berth.
Strong finish earns Scariff top spot
*Patrick Crotty strikes to put Scariff in front. Photograph: Ruth Griffin SCARIFF sealed their place in the quarter finals of the TUS Clare senior hurling championship but not before they were given a stern test by neighbours O’Callaghans Mills who were already consigned to the relegation battle before this tie.
Inagh/Kilnamona’s second half blitz over Broadford pushes them into quarter-finals
*Aidan McCarthy gets a shot away with Paurig Taylor trying to block. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A four goal second half blitz sealed Inagh/Kilnamona’s passage to the last eight on the Clare Senior Hurling Championship at the expense of a previously unbeaten Broadford in Cusack Park.
Kilmaley ready for ‘tough’ Cratloe challenge & Corofin finding senior a tough place to learn
*Kilmaley’s Michael O’Malley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WITH TWO wins from two, Kilmaley are anticipating a “tough” challenge from Cratloe in the final round of the TUS Clare SHC.