No excuse for Ballyea to not be competitive – Hogan
*Jack Browne claims the ball from Shane Gleeson. Photograph: Ruth Griffin BALLYEA’s first championship defeat since September 2020 represented a “flat” performance.
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Éire Óg seal return to quarter-finals with defeated Clooney/Quin joining them
*Jarlath Collins holds onto possession under pressure for Éire Óg. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Despite going down by four points to Éire Óg, Clooney/Quin are still through to the last eight alongside the Townies from Group 3, sending Kilmaley to the Senior B contest and Scariff to a relegation play off.
Crusheen hold senior status and put pressure on Smith O’Briens
*Oisin O’Donnell scored 1-04 for Crusheen. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRUSHEEN saved their senior status and sent Smith O’Briens into a relegation battle less than a year after their promotion.
Kilmaley overcome Scariff but fail to progress into quarter-finals
*Michael O’Malley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SECURING A SECOND win of the championship was not enough for Kilmaley to advance to the knockout stages of the Clare SHC.
Inamona beat Wolfe Tones but both sides advance to quarter-finals
*Cian O’Rourke battles with Eoin Fitzgerald INAGH/KILNAMONA are back in the hunt for the Canon Hamilton, qualifying for the last eight along with Wolfe Tones despite overcoming the Shannon side.
Sixmilebridge storm into quarter-finals with another commanding display
*Shane Golden scored the first goal for Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SIXMILEBRIDGE SEALED their place in the quarter-finals of the Clare SHC with a resounding fifteen point win on Sunday afternoon.
Sharper Cratloe end Ballyea’s unbeaten streak
*Rian Considine’s first half goal marked a turning point in the game. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cratloe overwhelmed county champions Ballyea to inflict a first championship defeat on the men in black and amber since September 2020.
Last gasp Crehan goal saves Mills senior souls
*Colin Crehan (left) scored the all-important goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Decisive derby drama at the death as Colin Crehan’s 65th minute volleyed goal snatched an unlikely first victory for O’Callaghan’s Mills over heartbroken neighbours Broadford in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge on Saturday evening.
Blues on the brink of quarter-final spot
*The Newmarket-on-Fergus senior hurlers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A blistering finish ensured that Newmarket-on-Fergus completed their group campaign in the best possible fashion to effectively seal a quarter-final place in Cusack Park, Ennis on Friday evening.
Group of Death set to claim a casualty this weekend
Conor McDermott tries to block Aidan Moriarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLONLARA’s strength in depth helped them get off the board in their second outing of the Clare SHC and they’re hoping it will do the trick once again as they bid for successive victories.