Cullinan hopeful Inagh/Kilnamona will have another day
Niall Deasy’s penalty gets past Pa Kelly. Photograph: Natasha Barton EVERYTHING was left on the field by Inagh/Kilnamona’s hurlers during their first appearance in the Clare SHC final.
#ClareSHC
Browne applauds Ballyea’s character & self-belief
*Jack Browne raises aloft the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Natasha Barton Ballyea’s character and self-belief proved to be critical as they claimed a third Clare SHC title.
An extra special final win for James Murphy & Ballyea
JAMES Murphy has been ever-present at wing back on the three Ballyea teams to taste senior championship glory.
Ballyea always have a chance when it comes to a battle – Brennan
Through his performances for Ballyea this year, Gary Brennan has been one of the hurlers of the championship but their success stemmed from a strong panel effort, he maintained.
Pressure of relegation battle was bigger than county final for Mills
Jacob Loughnane watches his effort go over. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Pressure of competing in the relegation series of the Clare SHC surpassed that of the county final for O’Callaghans Mills.
‘Young Clarecastle can bounce back to senior ranks’ – Flynn
A young age-profile of players is going to help Clarecastle in their efforts to return to the top tier of Clare hurling.
Relief for Clooney/Quin to maintain senior status
*Clooney/Quin goalkeeper, Keith Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Although they suffered their first and only defeat of the Clare SHC relegation series, it didn’t prove to be fatal for Clooney/Quin in their endeavours to stay senior.
Ballyea seal title of Clare SHC champions in dramatic fashion
*Delight is etched on the face of Pearse Lillis as he celebrates with Gary Brennan and Mossy Gavin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ballyea have been crowned Clare SHC champions for the third time after securing a dramatic one point win over Inagh/Kilnamona.
Too close to call in Clare SHC final
*David Fitzgerald’s fitness is a big concern for Inagh/Kilnamona. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A very tight affair is predicted for Sunday’s Clare SHC final between Ballyea and Inagh/Kilnamona with the fitness of Aidan McCarthy and David Fitzgerald cited as influential in determining the outcome.
New approach helping Flanagan go from strength to strength
*Paul Flanagan brings the ball forward with Eoin Guilfoyle keeping tabs. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Hurling is no longer the number one priority in Paul Flanagan’s life and he’s enjoying the game much more as a result.
