Whitegate & Feakle finish level in fiery East Clare derby
Conor Whelan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Feakle’s chances of making the knockout stages failed to materialise with Shane McGrath rescuing a draw in their hard-fought tie with Whitegate.
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Super Sixmilebridge maintain unbeaten run & tensions continue to simmer in Clonlara
Brian Corry was among the goal scorers for The Bridge. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Sixmilebridge emerged from Group 1 of the Clare SHC unbeaten as their quest to win a county title in Sean Stack’s first season in charge remains well and truly alive.
‘History will teach you a few things’ – Stack says Bridge learning from past Newmarket-on-Fergus sides
*Sean Stack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SIXMILEBRIDGE’s efforts to blood new players at senior level this year is an experience taught to manager Sean Stack by the dominant Newmarket-on-Fergus side of the 1960s and 1970s.
Relegation battle shaping up to be East Clare bloodbath
*Daniel Treacy and Mikey O’Shea battle for possession. Photograph: Gary Collins AN EAST CLARE bloodbath is on the cards for the relegation play-offs in the Clare SHC.
Newmarket-on-Fergus not counting on unhatched chickens before final round
*A hurley breaks off Peter Power as Dylan McMahon keeps him under pressure. Photograph: Ruth Griffin MIXING YOUTH WITH EXPERIENCE has been credited by the Newmarket-on-Fergus senior hurling manager for their positive run to date in this year’s championship.
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.
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.