*Oisin Donnellan. Photograph: Sport Action Photography A rip-roaring wrestle for supremacy still couldn’t unearth a winner amidst a frantic finale as Clooney-Quin and Feakle had to be content with a share of the spoils in O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge.
*Clonlara’s Cian Moriarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A rally of 1-03 in the opening three minutes of the second half was central to Clonlara overcoming last year’s beaten county finalists O’Callaghans Mills in round one of the Clare SHC.
The ability of Tony Kelly and Niall Deasy to pick off scores when the need is greatest has been a key ingredient in many of Ballyea’s victories in recent years and it was again a key part of the team’s latest victory when they overcame Broadford in the opening round of the Clare SHC.
*Cathal ‘Tots’ O’Connell will be key to any Clonlara charge this season. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill For all of Eddie Horgan’s plans and ambitions when taking on the role of Clonlara manager for the 2020 season, the reality is that he is still to see his best 15 take to the field for any competitive match.
*Colin Guilfoyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Newmarket-on-Fergus passed an important first test of character after eventually seeing off a resurgent Éire Óg to snatch the whip hand in Group 4 in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge.
A decisive opening victory for Wolfe Tones for the second successive season as they brushed aside the challenge of newcomers Scariff in O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A powerful third quarter when they outscored their opponents, 0-10 to 0-3 steered Inagh-Kilnamona to victory over Kilmaley in a lively and entertaining senior hurling championship first round game at Cusack Park this Saturday evening.
Cratloe’s experience proved too much for a new look young Crusheen side in this senior hurling championship first round tie at Cusack Park this Saturday evening.
*Steven Conway and Feakle will be crossing paths with Éire Óg in the final round. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Backed by the welcome early boost of silverware as Feakle took full advantage of a condensed Clare Cup campaign to bridge a 33 year gap to their last title, new manager PJ Kelleher is hoping to have …
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*Patrick Donnellan will be forming a vital component of the O’Callaghans Mills side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Despite the huge strides made in last year’s memorable journey to a first county final in 27 years, the rarity of the breakthrough also ultimately made it a missed opportunity for O’Callaghan’s Mills, especially for their experienced spine that …
