Clare SHC final refixed for Bank Holiday Monday
*Oisin Donnellan in action against Barry Fitzpatrick. Photograph: Ruth Griffin CLARE’s senior hurling championship final has been refixed to take place on Bank Holiday Monday.
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‘We might never get the chance again’ – McGrath & Feakle ready for battle
*Shane McGrath. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FEAKLE’s current crop may only get one chance at lifting the Canon Hamilton and star man Shane McGrath says they are determined to grab the opportunity with both hands.
Sixmilebridge still in safe hands with Derek Fahy
*Sixmilebridge goalkeeper, Derek Fahy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WHILE specialised role of goalkeeper is a pivotal cog that is difficult to settle on for a number of clubs, Sixmilebridge have been extremely fortunate to have such a distinguished lineage of stoppers over the past 35 years.
O’Connor primed to lead by example for Feakle
*Feakle’s Ronan O’Connor. Photograph: Ruth Griffin RONAN O’Connor has led his county into battle this year, but the Clare U20 hurling captain and former St. Joseph’s Tulla captain will be glad of the leaders around him in Sunday’s county final.
Banner buzz is perfect Fitz for Paidi & Sixmilebridge
*Páidi Fitzpatrick. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WHETHER or not you believe in omens, there’s no denying that Clare’s All-Ireland winning exploits also seem to stir something special in Sixmilebridge.
‘All the lads will learn from this’ – Inamona determined to bounce back from penalty pain
*A dejected Conner Hegarty. Photograph: Ruth Griffin EXPERIENCE gained from coming up short in the Clare SHC semi-finals following penalties “will be hopefully be invaluable” to Inagh/Kilnamona’s young guns.
The Water Break: Buzz building for novel Clare SHC final between Feakle & Sixmilebridge
Brian Corry chases after Shane McGrath. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A NOVEL Clare SHC final between Feakle and Sixmilebridge leaves a lot to look to forward to on The Water Break.
Donnellan family have been reared on hurling in Feakle
*Oisin and Fiachra Donnellan with their niece Sadhbh Ward. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. VAL Donnellan believes Feakle’s run to a 2024 TUS Senior Hurling Championship decider has been matched by development off the pitch.
‘This team has been building & deserve their crack at a county final’ – Feakle won’t fear big day
*Martin Daly scored Feakle’s goal in the semi-final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FEAKLE “deserve their crack” at a county final, the manager of their senior hurling side has said.
The Water Break: Magic & know-how: How Feakle & Sixmilebridge are last teams standing in Clare SHC
*Raymond Bane gathers the sliotar under pressure from Jamie Moylan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A NOVEL Clare SHC final between Feakle and Sixmilebridge awaits to determine Canon Hamilton’s residence for the coming twelve months.
