Clonlara hoping to add result to injury
*Dylan McMahon has been moved to the centre-back berth for Clonlara. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Everything appeared to be motoring along nicely for Clonlara until the Clare Cup Final a fortnight ago.
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Blues must back up glimmers of progress
*Éanna Crimmins on the attack for Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There has been a renaissance in Newmarket-on-Fergus over the past two seasons that has given the Blues a new lease of life at senior level.
Clare SHC Expert Viewpoint: Pat McNamara
*Pat McNamara on commentary duty for Scariff Bay. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Current analyst with Scariff Bay Community Radio, Pat McNamara who served as a selector with the Clare Development Squads at U14 to U17 levels from 2007 to 2012 gives his prediction on what way the Clare SHC will pan out this year.
Stack driving efforts to Bridge generational gap in pursuit of further glory
*Seadna Morey has been in flying form for Sixmilebridge this season. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Having amassed five senior championship crowns in just eight seasons as recently as 2020, there were signs last season that Sixmilebridge’s most successful side were beginning to wane.
Clare SHC Expert Viewpoint: Fergie O’Loughlin
*Fergie O’Loughlin. Photograph: Chris Copley HE WAS COACH TO Clarecastle when they won the 2003 Clare SHC title and now Fergie O’Loughlin is coaching the Ballybrown senior hurlers, he has had a big influence on the Ballyea club and expects them to claim the Canon Hamilton for the fourth time.
Scorned Feakle look to redress the balance
*Feakle’s Adam Hogan is one of the county’s most exciting prospects. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill While 2021 was ultimately a successful one for Feakle after garnering their first senior silverware since 1988, there’s still no hiding from the disappointment of a premature championship exit.
Magpies determined to avail of relegation lifeline
*Rory O’Connell comes into the championship off the back of a strong league for Clarecastle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clarecastle go into this season’s championship determined to show that they have benefited from the experience gained last year.
Cratloe sweating on availability of McGrath for championship opener
Conor McGrath is a doubt for Cratloe in Saturday’s championship clash with Clarecastle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill As has been the case for the past decade, the bulk of the players who represent Cratloe are senior level are facing into another very busy club championship campaign.
Kilmaley determined to back up Clare Cup success in championship
*Kilmaley’s Gearoid O’Grady. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILMALEY ARE DETERMINED to back up their Clare Cup success when it comes to championship.
Chaplin & Chambers elected to Clare GAA Exec with provisional dates set for club campaigns
*Deirdre Chaplin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NEW ADDITIONS were made to the Executive of Clare GAA, committees for isolated players and public relations were rubber stamped while detail on dates for the club championships and criticism of tickets distribution were voiced at the June meeting of the County Board.
